Kwanzaa
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. 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. Estimates of how many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa have varied in recent years, from as few as a half a million to as many as 12 million.
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Seven candles in a kinara symbolize the seven principles of Kwanzaa. | |
| 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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| African Americans |
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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.
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