How is Kwanzaa different from New year?

Kwanza is a seven-day long annual celebration held in the United States and other nations to honor the African American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966. Kwanza is from December 26th to January 1st. It revolves around eating a magnificent feast and the exchanging of gifts. Kwanza was established to encourage African Americans to reconnect with their heritage by gathering for the study of African traditions and meditation.

New Year's Eve, on the other hand, is the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one. It is among the most celebrated public holidays in the world. All different cultures also commemorate it. Many young people make it a point to go out and be wild on New Year's Eve, and that's why it's nicknamed "amateur hour." Other ways to celebrate New Year's Eve include fireworks, romantic midnight kisses, and confetti.

There is a big difference between Kwanzaa and New year. Kwanzaa is a secular event that runs for a period of seven days, starting from December 26 to January 1. It is celebrated in the United States mostly by Africans to strengthen the relationship between all African-American communities. Another reason for the celebration is to promote African culture. Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means first fruits.

Seven candles will be lit for a period of seven days; this includes three red candles, three green candles, and a black candle in the middle. A new year is also a secular holiday, which represents the first day of the new year. It is celebrated by everybody, unlike Kwanzaa that is celebrated by only African descendants in foreign lands. Kwanzaa is a week-long event, but a new year is just a day celebration. The only similarity between the two is that both are celebrated on January 1.