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Written by DeAnna Britton, Relate Contributing Writer Kwanzaa is one of the holidays many people don't know very much about. Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African holiday that lasts from December 26th through January 1st. In Swahili, Africa’s most popular language “Kwanzaa” means “first fruits”. There are five activities that are associated with the “first fruits” celebration. These five elements are: ingathering ...
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Introduction December 26 thru January 1 Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st. Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, rather; it is cultural holiday based on the “First Fruits celebrations in traditional African societies. Kwanzaa is now observed and celebrated in countless of homes, schools, and public institutions across America. The Kwanzaa celebration is an affirmation of African ...
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