Kwanza (Noun)
Meaning 1
The basic unit of money in Angola.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Meaning 2
A festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African-American culture and heritage.
- During Kwanzaa, families gather to light the kinara, a seven-branched candleholder.
- The principles of Kwanzaa are known as the Nguzo Saba, which include unity, self-determination, and collective work and responsibility.
- Kwanzaa is observed from December 26 to January 1, and is often celebrated in conjunction with Christmas and New Year's.
- The Kwanzaa festivities include traditional African clothing, music, and dance, as well as a feast on the sixth day of the celebration.