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Kwanzaa is a non-religious, cultural holiday that focuses on family, community, and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. The celebration is modeled after the first harvest celebrations in Africa, and the meaning of the name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means the “first fruits” of the harvest. The annual celebration takes place from December 26 thru January 1.
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