Thanks for the correction. Kwanzaa seems to be the preferred spelling since that's the way the creator spelled it.
Supposedly, the word comes from Swahili meaning "Fresh Fruits".
The holiday was recently (1966) created by Ron Karenga as an alternative for Africans to Christmas or "Chanukah".
Speaking of the creator, On September 17, 1971, Karenga was sentenced to one to ten years in prison on counts of felonious assault and false
imprisonment. The charges stemmed from a May 9, 1970 incident in which Karenga and two others tortured two women who Karenga believed had tried to
kill him by placing ‘crystals’ in his food and water.
Obviously, a Major difference is the admonition to "turn the other cheek".
Nonetheless, Happy, Merry, Benevolent, Sacred, Blessed, Prosperous Chanukahchristmaskwanzaanewyears to all.Oso - 12-16-2006 at 11:05 AM
I would say "Let the airing of grievances begin.", but that goes on in the off-topic forum all year round.toneart - 12-16-2006 at 12:01 PM
In spite of the absurd claim last year by FOX News Network that there was a war against Christmas, I would like to say to all:Happy
Holidays!.
Please, may this be received by everyone on this planet to be all inclusive.
Even Usama ?
MrBillM - 12-16-2006 at 01:54 PM
Actually, given the Diaperheads penchant for Hysterical and Deadly over-reaction, my theory is that the Merchants have been uneasy over wishing
someone a "Merry Christmas" because it might be an Usama's Mama who'd pull out a Knife or Gun in reply.Oso - 12-16-2006 at 02:03 PM
They need to hear Sarah Silverman's message...
(turn up your speakers)
I've got a toy for her. Tomas Tierra - 12-17-2006 at 09:58 AM
If you made a video going the other way you'd make the evening news.Barry A. - 12-17-2006 at 10:17 AM
In spite of the very real "attack" on the Christian Christmas Holiday in the past few years, I TOO wish to say to ALL Nomads: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
and Viva Baja, Viva FOX NEWS!!!
oso!
pacificobob - 12-17-2006 at 11:34 AM
very funny video.....spot on!FARASHA - 12-18-2006 at 08:51 AM
GLAD YOU GUYS ENJOYING YOURSELF ON THIS THREAD - Hey that's what Holidays are for !! Funny with what you come up! Enjoy Holidays !!Chag Sameach!El Comadante Loco - 12-18-2006 at 11:08 PM
Feliz Navidad a todos!!!!!!Baja Bernie - 12-19-2006 at 06:04 PM
Feliz Navidad y Hanukkah Feliz de Baja.........translation..........Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Baja
Funny with what you come up! Enjoy Holidays !!Chag Sameach!