词汇 | kwanzaa |
词源 | Kwanzaa. A word coined in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, who invented the holiday, which takes place from De- cember 26 to January 1. Kwanzaa derives from Kiswoahili ma- tunda ya kwanzaa, “first fruits,” and is based on African harvest festivals. The secular holiday celebrates the African-American cultural heritage. |
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