Well, I've said Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season greetings and now I say Happy Kawanzaa to all who celebrate this week long Pan African secular Holiday which primarily honors African American Heritage. It's observed from 26 December to 1 January each year, almost exclusively by African-Americans in the United States of America.

Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and libations (sacrificial pouring of liquids), and culminating in a feast and gift giving. It was first celebrated from 26 December 1966 to 1 January 1967.

Kawanzaa is called the African-American Branch of "First Fruits" celebrations of classical African cultures.

Now Hanukkah consist of 8 days of candle lighting from 12 December to 19 December each year and been around in America for as long as I can remember. In fact Sammy Davis Jr was of Jewish faith and celebrated every year with his wife Mae Britt.

I spoke with him when they did the movie Oceans Eleven years ago and I studied the Jewish faith in those years.

With all of this I wish everyone a joyous season and a Happy New Year where ever you are in the world and Peace be with you each day! :secret:

May 2010 be prosperous for each of you and your year to recover as Survivors and Care givers alike.