Definition of Kwanzaa

1. Noun. A festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year.

Exact synonyms: Kwanza
Generic synonyms: Festival, Fete

Definition of Kwanzaa

1. Proper noun. A week-long African-American cultural holiday held between December 26 and January 1. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kwanzaa

Kvens
Kwa
KwaZulu
KwaZulu-Natal
Kwaj
Kwajalein
Kwakiutl
Kwame
Kwan-yin
Kwangchow
Kwangju
Kwangtung
Kwannon
Kwanyama
Kwanza
Kwanzaa (current term)
Kwell
Kwere
Kwiatkowski
Ky.
Kyasanur Forest disease virus
Kyasanur forest disease
Kyavar
Kyd
Kyiv
Kyivan
Kyivans
Kyla
Kyle
Kylee

Literary usage of Kwanzaa

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Holidays & Celebrations: How to Make Books W/Children by Joy Evans, Jill Norris (1997)
"Kwanzaa lasts for seven days. During Kwanzaa, families light candles in a candle holder called a ... Each day of Kwanzaa has a special meaning or principle. ..."

2. Holiday Art Projects by Betsy Franco, Jo Ellen Moore (1997)
"Kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili. This holiday is based on festivals in Africa that celebrate the gathering of crops that will feed the community. ..."

3. A Yearbook of Holidays & Observances: A Multicultural Perspective of by Iva A. Smith, Aurora Ramirez-Krodel (1998)
""Kwanzaa centers around seven principles, which are dedicated to [African American] culture". The Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles of Blackness), which are the ..."

4. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 3-4 by Martha Cheney (2000)
"Let's learn about Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a celebration for African Americans. ... Over 13 million Americans of African descent celebrate Kwanzaa. ..."

5. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 2-3 by Dorothy Brock (2000)
"Seven Days of Kwanzaa December 25 bear Diary, It is Christmas Day. ... December 26 Dear Diary, Today is the first day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a holiday that ..."

6. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 1-2 by Jill Norris (2000)
"He called the holiday Kwanzaa. Today many families celebrate Dr. ... Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration. The holiday lasts seven days. ..."

7. Theme Pockets by Michelle Noble Barnett, Jill Norris, Jo Ellen Moore, Caitlin Rabanera, Ann Switzer (1999)
"POCKET 4 Celebrating Kwanzaa— A Miniposter page 28 Share this miniposter about Kwanzaa with your students. A Seven Candles Booklet pages 29 and 30 Learn ..."

8. Seasonal Activities Grades 3-5 by Jo Ellen Moore, Joy Evans (2005)
"About Kwanzaa Read about Kwanzaa and then answer the questions. ... On each of the seven days of Kwanzaa, a candle is lit for one of the seven basic values ..."

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