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Record 1 2020-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
OBS

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage and identity ... Kwanzaa is observed [annually] from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The seven days correspond to the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. Seven candles are lighted during Kwanzaa, and seven symbols are placed around the home.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
OBS

[...] Kwanzaa [est] une série de fêtes et de cérémonies organisées sur 7 jours honorant l'héritage africain des descendants d'esclave noir des États-Unis créée en opposition à Noël et Hanoukka.

OBS

Kwanzaa se déroule chaque année du 26 décembre au 1er janvier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
OBS

Fiesta seglar de la cultura afroestadounidense celebrada entre el 26 de diciembre y el 1 de enero.

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