![]() ![]() Other countries that celebrate Kwanzaa include Great Britain, Jamaica, France, Canada, and Brazil. It was decided to spell the holiday’s name with an additional “a” so that it would have a symbolic seven letters. The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means “first fruits”. It was created in the 1960s, by activist Maulana Karenga, who took inspiration from harvest festivals in various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa is a secular, annual celebration of Pan-African and African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, with a community feast called karamu. ![]() 30+ Ideas for Valentine’s Day (Recipes, Crafts & Printables!).
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