African Celebrations

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African Celebrations

• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Boxing Day

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Christmas In Africa

• There is usually a Christmas pageant.
• On Christmas morning, carolers walk around the
  village and sing Christmas carols.
• They collect money as an offering to Jesus.

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• These offerings are taken to church and put on
  the altar.
• Since Christmas is in the summer, many people
  invite neighbors to eat in their yard.
• Camping is also common at Christmas.

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• Father Christmas fills stockings hung by the
  children on Christmas Eve.
• Nativity plays and fireworks mark the end of
  Christmas.

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Kwanzaa

• On December 26th, Kwanzaa is celebrated.
• This holiday symbolizes African heritage.
• It was created as a ritual for harvest time.

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• Kwanzaa lasts one week.
• During this week, families and friends gather to
  exchange gifts.
• The colors used during Kwanzaa are green, red and
  black.

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• Green, red and black candles are lit during the
  week of Kwanzaa.
• These candles represent the seven basic values
  emphasized.

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• Paper decorations and handmade ornaments are put
  on an evergreen Kwanzaa Bush.
• One candle is lit each night for seven nights.

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• On December 31st, gifts are given to the
  children.
• These gifts are usually books or a heritage
  symbol or artifact.
• The celebration is ended with a large feast.

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Boxing Day

• In Africa, December 26th is Boxing Day.
• On this day, the people relax.
• It is a public holiday.