Kwanzaa
African-American holiday created in 1966 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the river in Angola, see Cuanza River. For the currency, see Angolan kwanza. For the album by Albert Heath, see Kwanza (The First).
Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day.[1] It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. 21st century estimates of how many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa are varied, from as few as a half a million to as many as 12 million.[2]
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Kwanzaa | |
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Observed by | African Americans, parts of African diaspora |
Type | Cultural and ethnic |
Significance | Celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture |
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Date | December 26 to January 1 |
Related to | Pan-Africanism |
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In a 2019 poll by the National Retail Federation, 2.6 percent of people who planned to celebrate a winter holiday said they would celebrate Kwanzaa.[3]