Where does “Kwanzaa” come from?
Kwanzaa (English) comes from Swahili kwanza — first; infinitive of -anza.
Kwanzaa (English): A week-long African-American cultural holiday held between December 26 and January 1
Definitions
- A week-long African-American cultural holiday held between December 26 and January 1
Ancestry of “Kwanzaa”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swahili | kwanza | first; infinitive of -anza |