What is the history of Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means "first," and it signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Between December 26th through January 1st, many people of African descent in America celebrate Kwanza. Kwanza is a celebration of African American culture. Kwanza also demonstrates seven core principles. They revolve around community, family, co-operation, and respect for your teachers.

A Kwanza ceremony may include drumming, musical performances, and singing, a reading of the African Pledge, and the Principles of Blackness. It may also provide the people with a reflection of the Pan Africa colors, a dialogue of the African rules of the day or a chapter in African history, artistic performance, and finally, a feast.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by a professor of Black Studies, Dr. Maulana Karenga, at California State University. The main reason for its creation is to find a way of promoting African culture among African-American communities and also to strengthen their relationship with Americans. It is a week-long event starting from December 26 to January 1. Dr. Maulana Karenga started this with a group known as US Organization, and necessary researches were done on Kwanzaa, a Swahili word that means first fruits.

Kwanzaa is celebrated in different ways based on how your family wants it. However, African songs, dances, arts, meals are mostly used for this celebration. In the night, each African family will allow any child in the family to light a candle, and this happens for seven days. Kwanzaa also comes with seven principles that will be discussed for seven days, one per day. These principles are the core values of African culture.

Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means "first" and it signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Between December 26th through January 1st, many people of African descent in America celebrate Kwanza. Kwanza is a celebration of African American culture. Kwanza also demonstrates seven core principles. They revolve around community, family, co-operation, and respect for your teachers.

A Kwanza ceremony may include drumming, musical performances, and singing, a reading of the African Pledge, and the Principles of Blackness. It may also provide the people with a reflection of the Pan Africa colors, a dialogue of the African rules of the day or a chapter in African history, artistic performance, and finally, a feast.