December 25-Christmas Day-has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For more than two thousand years, people have been observing Christmas Day with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, sharing meals with family and friends and waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.

Hanukkah...

is a Jewish holiday that starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. It is celebrated for eight days and nights. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E.

Kwanzaa...

is a week-long celebration held in the United States and also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966-67.

Rejoicing!

A Christmas Musical featuring

Stephanie Spruill

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Louis Van Taylor

Credits: Ray Charles Orchestra 1981-2007, The Gap Band, Gerald Wilson Orchestra 1987-present, Kool and the Gang 1996-1998; 2006-present, Carl Thomas, Eric Benet, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Chilites, The Manhattans, Mary Wilson, Freida Payne, Teena Marie, Cameo, Sheila E, Unwrapped Allstars, ...

Willie's Wax Works

Handmade candles for the Holiday's

DISCOVER EXCELLENCE all candles sold by our company are handmade. we take great care and pride in the handcrafted characteristics of our candles. time honored craftsmanship, patience and the finest materials, blended with our passion, create these.

Cobbala.com

Celebrate Kwanzaa

In 1987, Cobbala Productions began producing benefit concerts for the United Negro College Fund, the most ambitious being a concert at Mandel Hall in Chicago featuring Roy Ayers, Steve Cobb and Chavunduka.

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Mark de Clive-Lowe & Friends 2 night residency at The Blue Whale-Los Angeles Friday Dec 13 and 14 8pm doors/9pm 1st set /11pm 2nd set. 123 Astronaut E, S Onizuka St #301, Los Angeles, CA 90012 For more information on Mark Click Here

BMV Productions

On the Road to Brazil

The BMV team takes a road trip to film the Amazon Jazz Festival 2013. Again, the BMV Productions camera news team will take you on tour with them. Destination! - Manaus, Brazil for a little bit of the Amazon Jazz Festival
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John Stark's

Award winning drama "Cherov & Maria"

to air on PBS (KLCS, Los Angeles) January 7th at 9pm. Take a look at trailer,

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Front Porch Poetry & Platitudes

Producer - Director - Writer - Actor

Charles Woods Gray for many years has written poetry and at long last has decided to share some of his original pieces on the PNN. Enjoy...

Plaza Noir Shout Out's

Plaza Noir Network (PNN) news and events team covered the Pan African Film and Arts Festival in February, which garnered some interesting interviews from notable women in social justice and entertainment. Join us to check in on Angela Davis, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Ella Joyce and others, as they talk with PNN's correspondents, Rasha Goel and NickiiJean on the Red Carpet.

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Sir Gant & The InVisible Force

Dean Gant, known professionally as "Sir Gant," has been recognized for decades as a top industry Producer, Arranger, Keyboardist, and Composer. Now, with expanded horizons, it's a new dawn for Sir Gant, the solo artist. With the release of his debut project on his own label, ELEGANT MEDIAWORKS

Zuri

Zuri has worked for various artist's such as Michael Bolton, Chaka Khan, Brenton Wood, Vesta, Shirley Caesar, Brenton Wood, Brenda Holloway, Ramsey Lewis, DJ Rogers, Etta James. Solomon Burke and Jennifer Holiday to name a few.

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