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  1. Kwanzaa - Wikipedia

    Kwanzaa (/ ˈkwɑːnzə /) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. [1] It was …

  2. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa - National Museum of African …

    Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family and celebration. During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, …

  3. Kwanzaa | History, Traditions, Dates, Symbols, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming African family and social values, celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. Both the name and the celebration …

  4. What Is the Meaning of Kwanza and Its Seven Principles?

    Oct 30, 2025 · Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African heritage and values with festive traditions and meaningful principles. Each day of Kwanzaa highlights a core principle like unity, self …

  5. Official Kwanzaa Website

    Dec 31, 2021 · The Annual Kwanzaa theme and Founder’s Message also serve as another point of community, national and pan-African unity, Umoja, the first principle of the Nguzo Saba. For it is the …

  6. Kwanzaa - Meaning, Candles & Principles | HISTORY

    Oct 14, 2009 · Kwanzaa is a week-long secular holiday which culminates on New Year's Day. Founded in 1966, Kwanzaa combines aspects ...

  7. How Kwanzaa is celebrated, what the holiday means and more

    20 hours ago · Kwanzaa begins after Christmas. If you aren't familiar with the holiday, learn about what it means, how it is celebrated and more.

  8. What is Kwanzaa? Meaning of the 7 days of the African American …

    19 hours ago · Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, history, and social values. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday.

  9. ABOUT KWANZAA

    During Kwanzaa, families and communities celebrate with activities of interest to the community such as music, dancing, poetry, story-telling, and feasts (karamu). Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. …

  10. Kwanzaa 2025: What and When Is Kwanzaa? | Origins and Traditions

    Dec 17, 2025 · Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, heritage, and unity. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor traditional African harvest festivals and …