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When do some Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?
When do some Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?
Some people exchange Christmas gifts on Three Kings Day. When and where is Three Kings Day traditionally observed?
Some people exchange Christmas gifts on Three Kings Day. When and where is Three Kings Day traditionally observed?
The weeklong observance of Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles. Do you know them all?
The weeklong observance of Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles. Do you know them all?
Kwanzaa is a week-long African-American cultural observance. In what year was the holiday first celebrated?
Kwanzaa is a week-long African-American cultural observance. In what year was the holiday first celebrated?
What was the first New Year's resolution ever made?
What was the first New Year's resolution ever made?
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Kwanzaa was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, now a professor at the University of California in Long Beach.
On the the Official Kwanzaa Website, Professor Karenga explains that Kwanzaa is a cultural observance, not a religious holiday. It is intended to build a sense of community among African-Americans while also linking them to their African heritage. The celebration of Kwanzaa extends for seven days, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
The other responses in our quiz all point to notable dates in African-American history:
On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education, ending the so-called "separate but equal" practice in America's public schools.
On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
