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Kwanzaa
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Most harvest festivals are ancient. Kwanzaa is a new one honouring ancient traditions. This seven-day festival (December 26 - January 1) was started in the 1960s by African Americans in the United States. Kwanzaa (meaning 'first fruits') celebrates the year's harvest in Africa. Fruit, vegetables, and corn cobs are placed on a special mat. This is a time for the African-American family to learn about the traditions of their African ancestors and about their languages and ways of life. Seven candles, black, green, and red, are lit during the Kwanzaa festival. | | The festival of Kwanzaa |
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