What is Kwaanza?

Kwaanza is based on an African harvest festival. During the seven days of Kwaanza, held between Christmas and New Years, families celebrate being a family and pass on African-American culture and tradtions. The word Kwaanza means Beginnings, and celebrants focus on seven principles they will emphasize during the year: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Try this site to learn more: Kwaanza: An African-American Celebration http://www.globalindex.com/kwanzaa/welcome.htm How did Kwaanza start? What are the colors, the messages, the words and the rituals that go with the holiday? This site gives you an overview and helps you track down more information as well.