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Kwanzaa Parties
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A Holiday Kwanzaa party celebration is always fun.
To celebrate Kwanzaa one should have many candles ready as well as a big feast. You can also have engraved candles as well as some confetti all around the tables, to make them look pretty. You should get some banners and hang them all over the party area to make the event look extra nice. 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. Enjoy Kwanzaa parties by planning ahead so during your celebration you are not running around setting up! Do a party walk through the day prior.
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