Kwanzaa | History, Traditions, Dates, Symbols, & Facts ...
2024年12月11日 · Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming African family and social values, celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. Both the name and the celebration were devised in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies and an important figure in Afrocentrism.
The history and culture of Kwanzaa: traditions, symbols, and ...
3 天之前 · The name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the Swahili phrase "first fruits," linking the holiday to harvest festival traditions. The week-long celebration honors these virtues: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).
A beginner's guide to Kwanzaa | AP News - Associated Press News
2024年12月20日 · “Kwanzaa thus came into being, grounded itself and grew as an act of freedom, an instrument of freedom, a celebration of freedom and a practice of freedom.” Karenga, an African American author, activist and professor, founded Kwanzaa following the Watts Riots, also known as the Watts Rebellion, in Los Angeles in 1965.
What Is the Meaning of Kwanzaa, and What Are Its Seven ...
2024年11月7日 · Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration of family, culture, and community. Each day honors a particular African-derived principle, and the final day culminates in a feast (called Karamu) on New Year’s Day. Each day is counted down on a …
Kwanzaa Traditions, Symbols and Rituals for Celebrating
2021年12月6日 · Kwanzaa is a beloved African American cultural celebration that is observed annually between December 26 and January 1. The celebration draws from various African harvest festivals and...
The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa | National Museum of African ...
There are Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba, that help us to continue building and maintaining unified and empowered communities.
Kwanzaa - Wikipedia
Kwanzaa (/ ˈ k w ɑː n z ə /) 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 , East , as well as Southeast Africa .