African-American holiday of Kwanzaa begins today
Kwanzaa, the holiday that celebrates African-American culture and history, begins today. The seven-day holiday is marked by lighting a candle each night. Each candle represents the seven principles of
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Dec 26, 2011, 11:25 PM
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Kwanzaa, the holiday that celebrates African-American culture and history, begins today.
The seven-day holiday is marked by lighting a candle each night. Each candle represents the seven principles of the holiday, including unity, creativity and faith.
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the United States in 1966.
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