[bcoffey]

"We haven't sold any yet," Dimond said. "Maybe people don't know what they are."

Maybe that's because Kwanzaa is a "made up" holiday and NOBODY but the PC police and Grinch Gestapo know what it means.

[sharkhawk]

I don't have a problem with the store selling these things, if there was a demand for them. But, it obvious just a PC attempt to pander to the loud mouths.

[My2Cents]

Not even most of the black community buys this nonsense. A survey last year (I think it was) found that most blacks celebrate Christmas, and give no notice of Kwanzaa.

[kegler4]

"Maybe that's because Kwanzaa is a "made up" holiday and NOBODY but the PC police and Grinch Gestapo know what it means."

Hate to break the news to you but many of the "hoildays" we celebrate were made up, some of them by hungry merchants trying to find a new way to goose sales of candy, flowers, card etc. And even holidays that have real meaning have
things like Santa and the Easter Bunny attached to sell merchandise. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the Santa part, but it's a "made up" part of that holiday.

I know nada about Kwanzaa but if Albertson's thinks it can make a few bucks off of it, exactly how is that different from many of our other holidays?

[yankeedame]

FYI, (few examples of Kwanzaa cards:
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INSIDE: KWANZAA-Means 'first' in the East African language of Swahili. Kwanzaa is a unique American holiday that pays tribute to the rich cultural roots of Americans of African ancestry. It is based on the African agricultural celebration and collective principles which contribute to the unity and development of the African community. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. NGUZO SABS THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES UMOJA UNITY KUJICHAGULIA SELF-DETERMINATION UJIMA COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY UJAMAA COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS NIA PURPOSE KUUMBA CREATIVITY IMANI FAITH Our heritage and traditions lie within our childern. Hope you have a joyous and meaningful Kwanzaa

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INSIDE: Happy Karamu!

BACK: CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION 'The Water Carriers' Julia Cairns About the Artist: For most of her adult life, Julia Cairns has heard the call of distant lands....For 10 years Cairns lived in the Okavango Delta,...

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INSIDE: Celebrate! Happy Karamu!

BACK: Jubilee, Painting by Julia Cairns

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FRONT: The Seven Principles of KWANZAA

INSIDE: One, the spirit of unity. Two, the passing of traditions. Three, reponsibility. Four, our collective work. Five, the theater of life. Six, the mind's eye. Seven, the inspiration of faith. You are a shining example. Happy Kwanzaa!

BACK: THE SEVEN PRICIPLES OF KWANZAA, UMOJA Unity December 26, KUJICHAGULIA Self-Determination December 27, UJIMA Responsibilty December 28, UJAMMA Corporation December 29, NIA Purpose December 30... SIDESTREET INC.