Articles for tag: Ashanti, Kwanza, Mkeka

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The Meaning and Story of Kwanzaa

The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. It takes place for seven days, from December 26 through January 1, and celebrations include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading and a large traditional meal. On each of the seven nights, the family gathers and ...

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Top Sources of Free Holiday E-Cards

E-cards are gaining popularity and more people are choosing to send holiday e-cards instead of traditional greeting cards this season. E-cards are an inexpensive alterative to traditional paper greetings. You save on postage and chances are that at least ninety percent of the people on your holiday card list have email at home or work. ...

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Little Known Facts About American Food

How many Americans know that they owe thanks to Native Americans for one of their favorite food items, the steak? When the kids ask for corn flakes, do their parents realize that they are following a tradition first established by the Pilgrims? Where, exactly, did one of the foods, used to celebrate Kwanza and African ...

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Free Musical Holiday E-Cards

The best holiday e-cards are free, and if they play a little tune when they land in the recipients mailbox or when they pick up the card online, all the better. I have gathered as extensive of a list of just such e-cards here for you to browse through so you too can find the ...