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Kwanzaa

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Kwan·zaa also Kwan·za  (kwänz)
n.
An African-American cultural festival, celebrated from December 26 to January 1.
[Possibly from Swahili kwanzaa, first fruit of the harvest, from kwanza, first.]
Kwanzaa [ˈkwænzɑː]
n
a seven-day festival beginning on Dec. 26 when African-Americans celebrate family, community, and culture
[from Swahili (matunda ya) kwanza first (fruits)]
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Noun1.Kwanzaa - a festival featuring African-American cultureKwanzaa - a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year
Kwanza
festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival"
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