Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day [Paperback]

Maitefa Angaza (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

From Preparation To Celebration, Make Your Kwanzaa A Family Tradition!

Traditionally, Kwanzaa brings family, friends, and the community together for a winter celebration. But Kwanzaa can be a part of your life year round. The twenty million people of African descent who celebrate this holiday steeped in cultural richness observe the holiday for its seven principles--principles that inspire the individual and promote community. Whether you're a first-time celebrant or a seasoned veteran, Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day is a must-have reference for making Kwanzaa special for you and your loved ones. With this book, you'll learn:

• Planning for daily observance and festive gatherings

• The seven principles at the heart of Kwanzaa...

• How to involve everyone in your Karamu (feast)

• Recipes for traditional dishes you can make at home...

• Zawadi (gifts) that reflect your values...

• Popular Kwanzaa songs and even one Kwanzaa rap...

• Where to find the best Kwanzaa accessories

• And more!

Let Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day show you how to turn your Kwanzaa observance into a way of life to enrich your family, friends, and community.

"Of the several books on Kwanzaa, few are invested with such utility as Maitefa Angaza's thorough-going discussion and analysis...a meaningful, wonderful guide." --Herb Boyd, author of We Shall Overcome: The History of the Civil Rights Movement As It Happened

Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758216653
• ISBN-13: 978-0758216656
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,694,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seven Days, Seven Principles... It's Kwanzaa Time All Year-Round!, December 9, 2007

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Big Brother Heru (Citizen of The World) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day (Paperback)

I thoroughly recommend this book to everyone! Were I able to give it 6 stars, I would have given it 7. This book is not simply a nice read... it is an Absolute Need. Seriously, this piece comes at a time when our communities & our families are in dire need of self-realization and a reconnection to the roots and core values that make African people unique. One of the things that was most impressive to me was the level of research that was done to compile this work. Who knew that so many people in so many countries across the world are celebrating Kwanzaa and adapting it's principles. Myself and my mate have even discussed beginning to travel each year during the holiday so that we may expose this tradition to our children as it is celebrated throughout the world. If you have never celebrated Kwanzaa, have celebrated all your life or think that this book is not for you... Buy this book! It is for you and you will absolutely not be dissapointed. The Resource pages toward the back are worth the purchase alone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kwanzaa Revisited!, November 15, 2007

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Nya "Farmer" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day (Paperback)

Ms. Anganza has done a great service for the the African Community at large. She has challenged us to revisit the original ideas surrounding Kwanzaa and has helped us to make it a real part of our everyday lives. After reading this book every family will have an opportunity to grow themselves into better human beings who can make a contribution to their community and the world!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kwanzaa IS all year round!, December 29, 2011

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Ghana-Imani Hylton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day (Kindle Edition)

This is a WONDERFUL book on not only enjoying the actual holiday but doing what Kwanzaa is REALLY all about. Living your life with these 7 principals interwoven within your day-to-day existence. SO VITAL! Great gift, especially for families.