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Kwanzaa 2020 - 2021 Date When Celebrated: Always on December 26th, lasts seven days through January 1st. Kwanzaa is a African-American holiday celebrating history, culture, family and community. It was started in California in 1966. It was created by scholar-activist Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa is now celebrated all over the world, but primarily in the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean. Focusing on values, culture and history, Kwanzaa encourages people to learn more about their roots and to focus upon their values. There are seven symbols or values: Mazao The Crops Harvest celebrations and rewards of labor Mkeka The Mat Symbolic of African American History Kinara The Candle Holder Represents African American roots Muhindi The Corn A symbol of children Mishumaa Saba The seven Candles Represents the seven principles and the seven days of the holiday Kikombe cha Umoja The Unity Cup Symbolizing unity Zawai The Gifts Love of parents for children and children for parents Additional symbols: Bendera The Flag Symbolizes the hope for the future Nguzo Saba Poster Symbolizes the hope for the future Poster of the Seven principles Today's Quote: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter." - - Martin Luther King Jr. Ecards We've got you covered with free daily Ecards for just about any other holiday, occasion, event, or for no reason at all! Other: What happened on this Day? This Day in History Famous Birthdays Recipe of the Day: Cinnamon Jumbles Plant of the Day: Rosemary Holiday Insights, where everyday is a holiday, a bizarre day, a wacky day, observance, or a special event. Join us in the calendar fun each and every day of the year. Did You Know? There are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many new holidays are being created on a regular basis. At Holiday Insights, we strive to thoroughly research and report details of each one as completely and accurately as possible.

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