[Hawkeye's Girl]

That's a good question. I don't know anyone who celebrates it; does anyone here or know someone who does?

[nopardons]

There's someone here, or who used to be here anyway, mafree, who celebrated Kwanzaa and used to holler at all the rest of us, for putting it down factually.

[Junior_G]

Here's a brief summary of Kwanzaa:

Maulana Karenga, now chairman of the black studies department at California State University in Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. This cultural, non-religious celebration revolves around the Nguzo Saba ("seven principles" in Swahili), designed to promote strength and unity in black families and communities. African Americans celebrate the holiday over seven days between Christmas and New Year's Day, with each day dedicated to one of these principles: Umoja (unity) Kujichagulia (self-determination) Ujima (collective work and responsibility) Ujamaa (cooperative economics) Nia (purpose) Kuumba (creativity) Imani (faith)

[Bagzilla]

OF COURSE people celebrate Kwanzaa!!! Read about the wonderful Kwanzaa dinner at Kirk Douglas's house here...

http://www.ratsalad.com/humor/zaza_douglaskwanzaa.htm