Re: Kwanzaa Origin/Discussion
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I just assumed Kwanzaa was made up. I think this theory holds weight.
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There is nothing wrong with anyone of any ethnic or cultural background being proud of where their ancestors came from. But to try to adopt customs, even if they were authentic which this holiday isn't, after a 200+ year lapse when such customs were not passed down in your family, is somewhat pretentious.
Should I start immitating a brogue when I talk in honor of my Irish ancestors? Or take to wearing liederhosen in honor of my German ones? Or maybe take up the bagpipe to celebrate my Scottish heritage? These things were never passed down in my family and I would feel ridiculous trying to do any of that.
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