Do You Celebrate Kwanzaa?

December 26th, 2010 - By Demetria Irwin


Every year on December 26th, the first day of Kwanzaa begins. Did you know that? Do you care?  Do you celebrate Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is perhaps one of the most misunderstood/controversial celebrations of the holiday season. Some dismiss it as not being a “real religion” (ummm, it was never presented as a religion) and some think it is only for crazy militant types (no blood shed required in the seven principles).

So what is Kwanzaa? It must be something other than the basis for countless plays and presentations in inner-city schools, right?

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  • Rachel Green

    Perhaps we are so far removed from Africa because people like you are adamant about classifying us as "Americans." I am just as interested in African history and current events as you are, because that is the history and current events of my people, too. Do I celebrate Kwanzaa? No, but do not assume that just because my family is made up of Black Americans that I do not care.

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  • Annika

    I have celebrated Kwanzaa my entire life. Growing up, my parents were the militant type(I was born in the 70's). I would go to my families house on Christmas but could never open my gifts until the first. As a result, I look at Christmas as a day to spend with family. Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday so anyone can participate. It is for African Americans. While a lot of people celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, a lot of people don't and get caught up in the material aspects. Kwanzaa is not about what you can get or not having enough to spend. Children must earn their gifts and books should always be included. Kwanzaa has different celbrations and everyone comes together to celebrate the principak of the day. At the end everyone eats and socializes.. I am glad to see this article because I used to hear some of the most ignorant comments from some of our people. SMH. Today more of our people are learning about Kwanzaa.

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  • http://www.youtube.com/user/nwaka82?feature=mhum Nwaka82

    Beautiful article. My family and I celebrate Christmas and we are Nigerian. It's nice to read about other holidays being celebrated around this time of year. It's a great way for cultural diversity to be explored.