K wanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created in 1966 by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was never intended to replace Christmas, such that many African American families celebrate both.
The Evans family in Lakeland Florida – This is a picture of the Happy Seven Heirs (brothers and sisters), children of Ruth and Prince Evans who started the Kwanzaa tradition for the Evans family.
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