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Definitions for Kwanzaa
ˈkwɑn zəkwan·za·a
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Princeton's WordNet
Kwanzaa, Kwanzanoun
a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year
Wiktionary
Kwanzaanoun
A week-long African-American cultural holiday held between December 26 and January 1.
Etymology: The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase ‘matunda ya kwanza’, meaning “first fruits”. The additional “a” was added to “Kwanza” so that the word would have seven letters, one for each of the Seven Principles “Nguzu Saba” of Blackness.
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Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa () 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. A 2015 survey found that 1.9% of those polled planned to celebrate Kwanzaa – about six million people in the United States.
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Kwanzaa is an annual week-long celebration that honors African heritage in African-American culture. Observed from December 26 until January 1, it was established in the United States in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African-American professor and scholar. Kwanzaa culminates in a feast and gift-giving, and it revolves around seven core principles known as the Nguzo Saba, which include unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966–67.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Kwanzaa in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Kwanzaa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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