In what country was Kwanzaa first celebrated? How do you say hello in Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies at California State University in Long Beach.

Kwanzaa is based on various African harvest festivals and traditions, and it lasts for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated in the United States in 1966. Since then, it has spread to other countries where there are large numbers of people of African descent, such as the Caribbean.

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one that can be observed along with other faith-based holidays. One of the common greetings used during Kwanzaa is **Habari gani**, which means “What is the news?” or “How are you?” in Swahili, a Pan-African language.

The answer to this greeting is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which are: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics),  Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and  Imani (faith). These principles reflect the values and goals of the African community.