Due July 12, 2004
             Holiday's
             There are so many different holidays celebrated around the world. Many people celebrate the same holiday, but in a different way. There are holidays based on religions, ethnic backgrounds and races. Christmas, Kwanzaa and Boxing Day are celebrated throughout the world. Even though there are so many different religions they all have one thing in common these holidays are when it is a time to be with family.
             Kwanzaa, in the African language of Swahili mean "First fruits of the harvest it is one of the largest growing holiday's in the history of the world. The holiday began thirty years ago when Dr. Maulana Karenga decided that African Americans needed an annual event to celebrate their differences. Kwanzaa is an seven day celebration beginning on December 26 and ending on January 1. Each day has a special meaning and a unique way to how it should be spent. The first day is unity (umjoa), the second day self determination (kujchagulia), the third day collective work and responsibility(ujima), the fifth day purpose (nia), the sixth day creativity (kuumba),and the seventh day is spent in faith (imani). A candle is lit each night, and of the seven principles of the religion is discussed about the celebrating of Kwanzaa. This does not mean you have to give up celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Boxing Day.
             Christmas is the most celebrated holiday all over the world and the most popular festival globally. This is a major holiday that comes once a year when thousands of little children receives gift, and family member exchange gift. There is usually a big feast that evening of this gift giving day Even though Christmas originated by the Roman Catholics it is known to be celebrated in the U.S and in other parts of the world. Roman Catholics held Christmas on December 25 as the day of Christ birth. . Even thou...