Kwanzaa...say what?

Landon noticed that the word Kwanzaa was a spelling word this week for school. He was disgusted immediately. He proclaimed that he does not even celebrate Kwanzaa, why should he have to spell it. I calmly explained that just because HE does not celebrate Kwanzaa, that he could understand what it is about since other people DO celebrate it.

He said, "Well, what is it anyway?" So, I told him, to the best of my knowledge, that they celebrated their African heritage.

Landon quickly became even more irritated with the whole concept and proclaimed, "That is NOT honoring to God! What do they honor? Goo? Hair Goo?"

Now at this time, I was a little taken aback and confused. "Huh?" I said.

"I just don't understand why anyone would celebrate their hair!" (Hair-itage)

Oh my word! So, we will be studying and coming to an understanding about what Kwanzaa is tonight. To my understanding, it is a celebration of African Heritage...? Anyone...anyone...