Re: [BVARC] Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah!

If my memory serves me right, Kwanza is a Swahili word meaning first or before. I may be wrong since it has been over 50 years since I have spoken Swahili. Anyone know the significance of this word to Christmas/New Year? Christmas and Hanukkah are based on religious events. Is there a religious

Re: [BVARC] Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah!

Kwan·zaa 'kwänz?/ noun NORTH AMERICAN 1. a secular festival observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1 as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values. www.whychristmas.com/customs/kwanzaa.shtml

Re: [BVARC] Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah!

Swahili word kwanza. http://www.answers.com/mobile/Q/What_is_the_meaning_of_the_Swahili_word_%27Kwanzaa%27 > On Dec 24, 2016, at 9:54 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > > Kwan·zaa > ˈkwänzə/ > noun NORTH AMERICAN > a secular festival observed by many African Americans from December 26 to