Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Kwanzaa Celebration Activities
Why not have a Kwanzaa celebrations this year with Kwanzaa decorations to liven up the party?
The history of Kwanzaa started with Maulana Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, who conceived Kwanzaa in 1966 following the Watts riot. Kwanzaa's ancient roots lie in African first-fruit harvest celebrations, from which it takes its name. A non-religious holiday, Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage, pride, community, family, and culture. The seven-day Kwanzaa festivities commence the day after Christmas and culminates on New Year's Day.
Kwanzaa is simply a time for African-American people to reaffirm their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language, Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than a million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times.
The history of Kwanzaa started with Maulana Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, who conceived Kwanzaa in 1966 following the Watts riot. Kwanzaa's ancient roots lie in African first-fruit harvest celebrations, from which it takes its name. A non-religious holiday, Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage, pride, community, family, and culture. The seven-day Kwanzaa festivities commence the day after Christmas and culminates on New Year's Day.
Kwanzaa is simply a time for African-American people to reaffirm their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language, Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than a million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times.
