Kwanzaa

Theme(s): kwanzaa, festivals, africa

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Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring universal African-American heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It features activities such as lighting a candle holder with seven candles and culminates in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67. [source: Wikipedia] This web site gives more information about the festival.