Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966–67. The word Kwanzaa derived from the Swahili phrase
"matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" and is celebrated with the 7 core principles of Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The greeting for each day of Kwanzaa is Habari Gani?, which is Swahili for "What's the News?" and you will in turn respond with the particular principle for that day; Umoja, Kujichagulia, etc. The core principles
