December 26th, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" in Swahili, a Pan-African language which is the most widely spoken African language. I think this is a good thing as it goes back to what Christmas was before the over commercialization of the Holday. If you would like to read more go to http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/origins1.shtml.
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