Food in Kansas
Kansas is the first producer of wheat in the U.S.A. However, when the Mennonites came to Kansas from Russia in the 1870s, they found the wheat
farmers almost starving.
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A Spanish Christmas carol
If I had to choose where to spend Christmas, I would choose Spain. Spaniards celebrate the longest Christmas season I know of. Though seasonal shopping and decoration hanging start here well in December, later than other places in the world, celebrations really encompass the whole twelve days. Are you ready for your Spanish Christmas?
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Kwanzaa
The sixties was a turbulent time, especially for African Americans. As a way of preserving African American culture, Dr. Maulana Karenga created a cultural holiday from December 26 through January 1. In 1966 Kwanzaa was born out of a need for all African Americans, regardless of their religious beliefs, to come together and celebrate family, tradition and community.
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Kwanzaa principles and symbols
The 7 Kwanzaa Principles Explained
According to Dr. Karenga, the 7 Kwanzaa Principles were designed to solidify the values of African culture. These principles are based on family, culture and community among all African Americans regardless of their religious affiliations. Known as Nguzo Saba, these principles are the basic foundation upon which all values are reinforced and in which a solid commitment is formed.