Did you know this about Kwanzaa?
DEFINITION OF KWANZAA Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional “a” to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza).
Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated
Sadly there is a MAJOR misconception that it is an ages old African celebration – but most Africans have not heard of Kwanzaa.., well maybe some modern day Africans as it had to leak over there by now.
But it was started here in America. People should be made aware of that.
Kwanza was birthed in 1966 in California by, Ron Karenga. Ron is an African author But not African by birth, He was born in Maryland in the USA – but non the less Kwanzaa has not been around for hundreds of years as an African celebration.
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