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When is Kwanzaa?

It is celebrated from Thursday, December 26th to Wednesday,

January 1st.
About Kwanzaa:

Kwanzaa is the celebration of African American culture, community

& family but it is not a religious holiday.

Fun Facts about Kwanzaa:

- It looks similar to a menorah, but the candle holder is called a

kinara which holds 7 candles.

- There is one black candle in the middle which symbolizes unity, 3

red candles to the left that symbolize the struggle of leaving slavery,

and 3 green candles on the right that symbolize the future.

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