[J.C.]

Do African Americans actually celebrate Kwanzaa? What do you do?

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[James-W20866]

Personally I haven't met anyone who does.

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[Surreal27464]

African Americans do celebrate Kwanzaa- not all of us do, but many. i have only taken part in kwanzaa celebration once, and i'm pretty sure that it is a celebration of unity, and when you partake in it, you light 8 candles, representing the 8 kwanza principles. Kwanzaa isn't a religious thing (at least not in America- i don't know about n/e where else), but more of a traditional, unity celebration.

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[Noelle]

It depends on the family. Traditionally a kanara which holds seven candles is placed in the home. The candles are red, green, and black the colors of the African flag. One candle is lit everyday and you are supposed to reflect on the proncipal of the day. Their are seven principals. Swahilli(a language from southern africa) names are used for the principals. I know what some are in english. 1.Faith 2.Cooperative work and ecconomics 3.Self determination 4.Respect

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[cubensis]

I dont know too much about it. I think it is an 'invented' holiday, some blacks made it up to feel more at home during the holidays, Because some ignorant few think that the holidays are only for each race.

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[Brenda C]

I do not celebrate the United States created Kwanzaa. I might be more inclined if it were celebrated around the same time as Martin Luther King's Birthday. I celebrate the birth of Christ (Christmas) at this time of season.

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[Brandy19413]

Yes, we do celebrate Kwanzaa. It is not a religious holiday, it is a family-oriented hoilday. It is also not limited to blacks. It's all about how you live your life; that is what Kwanzaa is about.

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[Fatima]

Im black and Ive never celebrated kwanzza because i celebrate christmas it's always been a tradition in my family but I would like to one day celebrate kwanzza.

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[Lisa Martinez]

Yes i celebrate Kwanzaa.I have celebrated it for 10 yrs now.Here is a web site for you to view about our rituals and the history of Kwanzaa. http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/

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[MINION20478]

The holiday was invented in the early 20th century. Pan African colors are used, often to dress a negroid version of Santa Klaus or decorate their version of the menora. As is the case with Islam, all core concepts and symbolism (not previously universal enough) have been borrowed.

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[John R.]

As one black man I do not presume to speak for an entire race. I was raised in a Christian home and although I no longer view religion as relevant, neither I nor any members of my family, to my knowledge, celebrate Kwanzaa. It has been my observation that the only time I ever hear anything about Kwanzaa is on those occasions when a white person complains about its existence. I have heard, only from whites, that they have heard so-called black leaders espousing the virtues of Kwanzaa, but I have never met a Kwanzaa celebrant and have no idea when it is celebrated.

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[Hannahlore]

It's to get back to the values and principles of Africa and to have a closer view of family.

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[Eric L.]

Many black people do not celebrate Kwanzaa. I do not because it was only created a few years ago. Plus most blacks are Christians, so we celebrate Christmas.

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[Briana]

Many African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa. In fact, just today in my state there was a huge Kwanzaa celebration. During this special celebration, we light candles and spend time with our family and loved ones. It's a really special time when many African Americans take time to observe their heritage.

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[Z-Michael24345]

I don't.

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