Where does the holiday Kwanza come from?

Where does the holiday Kwanza come from? I’ve heard of it, but nobody in my family celebrates Kwanza. Are we missing out? Should we be celebrating this holiday as well?

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Answer #1

Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long secular holiday honoring African-American heritage, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year, almost exclusively by African-Americans in the United States of America.

Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was founded by controversial black nationalist Ron Karenga, and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. Karenga calls Kwanzaa the African American branch of “first fruits” celebrations of classical African cultures.

Answer #2

It has it’s roots in the black nationalist movement and was created in 1966.

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