 Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa is celebrated each year from December 26th through January 1st.Kwanzaa Party Theme
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Kwanzaa Party Theme
Kwanzaa, neither political nor religious, brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. A yummy Kwanzaa menu includes Sweet Potato Pie, Southern Fried Okra, African Squash And Yams (futari, Vegetable Stew and Black-eyed Peas With Ham. The Kwanzaa flag The children cut red, green, and black paper. The basic Kwanzaa party principal is to gathering of family, friends and community, reverence for the creator, to honor ancestors, recommitment to the highest cultural ideals of the African community such as truth, justice, respect of nature and people and celebration of the "Good of Life" such as life, struggle, family and community.
Keep the party theme flowing throughout each aspect of
the event. First, the party invitations set the theme and tone of
the occasion. Some guests will bring gifts based on the Kwanzaa
party theme. Use Kwanzaa decorations, centerpieces,
tablecovers, Thank you notes, party supplies, hats, blowouts, confetti,
paper plates, cups, napkins etc. Complete the Kwanzaa party theme
with Kwanzaa party favors.
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Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more then million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (Kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (Kwanza). Party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a perfect way to complete a Kwanzaa Party Theme. Party decorations using like glow jewelry, stickers. Kwanzaa loot bags tucked into baskets or a Kwanzaa pinata can be a centerpiece and double as party prizes. Party favors like jewelry, glow whistles, hats, masks, party-poppers and boas will add the special touches to a Kwanzaa Party Theme.
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