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Kwanzaa

A woman lights kinara candles on a table decorated with the symbols of Kwanzaa
Holiday information
NameKwanzaa
Observed byAmericans.
TypeCultural and ethnic
SignificanceCelebrates Black heritage, unity and culture.
DateDecember 26 until January 1
CelebrationsUnity
Self-Determination
Collective Work and Responsibility
Cooperative Economics
Purpose
Creativity
Faith
Related toBlack History Month

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Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States honoring universal African heritage and culture, marked by participants lighting a kinara (candle holder). It is observed from December 26 to January 1 every year.

Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving. It was created by Ron Karenga and was first celebrated from December 26, 1966 to January 1, 1967.

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