logo
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#643948 11/20/10 09:14 PM
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Ruthe, are there any special celebrations other than Black History month which I think is February?

Thank you smile

Sponsored Post Advertisement
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
R
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
Offline
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
R
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
Good Day!

Well, there is Kwanzaa, which begins the day after Christmas. There is Music Month in June. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, Juneteenth (The African American Independence Day) which very few people observe anymore. But a few people do. Of course there is Women's History Month in March. The holiday of Jonkonnu (Jonkonnu is a festival with roots in Caribbean, West African, and English traditions, originally celebrated in the U.S. by African Americans in the 19th century.
Traditionally, revelers celebrated by singing and dancing to the beats of a drum called a gumba box. The dancers paraded from house to house and collected coins�usually from white slave-owners. At the end of the performance, a costumed ragman�the leader of the revelers�shook hands with the slaves' master.


Hope that helps! smile

Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
YES, I know about "Jonkonnu" (lol) - I am from the Caribbean - Jamaica. The masks scare me to death..... Never participated in any of these celebrations, but remember as a child (now 52) wondering what all those weird looking people were doing.

Do you think you will be talking about any of these celebrations?

Would love to hear about Kwanzaa - don't know anything about that one.

Thanks smile

Last edited by Phenix City; 11/22/10 09:12 PM.
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
R
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
Offline
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
R
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
smile Most Certainly. I just learned about "Jonkonnu" recently. It was interesting.

I do have an article on Kwanzaa, but will definitely revisit and do a bit bore for those who may have missed it.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Thanks - u r awesome smile

***This is Angela, the ex Walking Editor***

Last edited by Phenix City; 11/23/10 08:54 PM.
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
R
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
Offline
BellaOnline Editor
Gecko
R
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 415
smile Hi Angela! Right back at ya!


Moderated by  Ruthe AfricanAmericanEd 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Brand New Posts
Make It Sew Easier
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 03/27/24 04:34 PM
2024 - on this day in the past ...
by Mona - Astronomy - 03/27/24 01:31 PM
Planner Template Kit - Weekly Layout Template
by Digital Art and Animation - 03/26/24 07:39 PM
Planner Template Kit - Yearly Layout Template
by Digital Art and Animation - 03/26/24 07:37 PM
How to Use Digital Planner Template Kit
by Digital Art and Animation - 03/26/24 07:36 PM
Review - 20 Illustrator Color tips Helen Bradley
by Digital Art and Animation - 03/26/24 07:32 PM
March Equinox to June Solstice
by Mona - Astronomy - 03/26/24 12:27 PM
Hobotrader unleashes never seen opportunity with i
by Jamal molla - 03/26/24 11:55 AM
Psalm for the day
by Angie - 03/25/24 09:05 AM
Genealogy, Sort of
by Angie - 03/24/24 05:39 PM
Sponsor
Safety
We take forum safety very seriously here at BellaOnline. Please be sure to read through our Forum Guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
Privacy
This forum uses cookies to ensure smooth navigation from page to page of a thread. If you choose to register and provide your email, that email is solely used to get your password to you and updates on any topics you choose to watch. Nothing else. Ask with any questions!


| About BellaOnline | Privacy Policy | Advertising | Become an Editor |
Website copyright © 2022 Minerva WebWorks LLC. All rights reserved.


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5