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Kwanzaa

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

What is Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is celebrated in the United States from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

The seven-day festival of Kwanzaa, which celebrates African-American heritage and culture, starts Wednesday, Dec. 26 and ends Tuesday, Jan. 1. See here for a statement from the Metro Atlanta Kwanzaa Association, which "implements and supports projects that raise cultural awareness and advocates for the liberation of Afrikans in America." Here are some facts about the week-long holiday. Tell Us: Do you have any facts about Kwanzaa that you would like to share? Please write them in the comments section below. This list was compiled with information from City News Service.

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