Both Boxing Day and Kwanzaa are celebrated on December 26th of every year, but Kwanzaa goes on until January 1st. Check out the history behind these two very different holidays.
What Is Boxing Day? 5r6mn
With some stores open every day of the year, some of us know what it's like to work on without Christmas and presents. The day after Christmas, faithful servants or employees would get a Christmas Box.
Boxing Day takes place December 26th
When Did It Start? 6d6817
The first Boxing Day is believed to have started in the the poor.
A Shopping Holiday 6w2uc
Only in the last century has Boxing Day become a holiday. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Italy as Santo Stefano. If December 26th falls on Saturday or Sunday, the public dedicates the following Monday to Boxing Day.
What Is Kwanzaa? 4j185f
Although some people believe this holiday is a substitute for belief known as the Nguzo Saba.
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage
Seven Principles of Nguzo Saba 415u4n
- Umoja (oo-Mo-jah) - unity
- Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) - self-determination
- Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) - collective work and duty
- Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) - cooperative economics
- Nia (nee-YAH) - purpose
- Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) - creativity
- Imani (ee-MAH-nee) - faith
When Did It Start? 6d6817
Besides bonding with civil rights movement. Today, millions of people take part in the feasts and celebrations every year.
Have Your Say 524a4n
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