Friday, December 26, 2008

Dec 26 to Jan 1: Kwanza (African-American/Canadian)

A professor who wanted to encourage blacks to celebrate their heritage started Kwanzaa's in California in 1966. Kwanzaa means first fruit in Swahili and is a harvest festival. Families exchange gifts and have African-style feasts. Seven-pronged candleholders are lit on each consecutive night for the seven principles: unity, self-determination, working together, sharing, purpose, creativity and faith. The celebration continues till January 1.
Multicultural Calendar

December 2008

26
Kwanzaa
African-American/Canadian
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