year 1966
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the year of 1996.
Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Donny
No, Kwanzaa takes place between December 26 - January 1 each year,
in the 1966-1967
so you could have a holiday to celebrate
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Every year Kwanzaa ends on New Year's Day (in other words, on Jan. 1, 2011).
Kwanzaa was started by an evil man that tortured people.
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It depends on where you live, but usually no. Most schools don't close just for Kwanzaa. They close for the holidays (ex. Christmas and New Year's) that are around Kwanzaa.
"Happy Kwanzaa" is a common greeting for Kwanzaa, a holiday observed by many African Americans that celebrates African heritage and culture. Wishing someone a "Joyous Kwanzaa" or "Peaceful Kwanzaa" are other respectful greetings for the holiday.