Kwanzaa celebrates what its founder called the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba (originally Nguzu Saba – the seven principles of African Heritage). They were developed in 1965, a year before …

Oct 22, 2025 · Kwanzaa is an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. It celebrates the importance of the pan-African family and corresponding social values.

Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa …

Oct 30, 2025 · What Is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration of family, culture, and community. Each day honors a particular African-derived principle, and the final day culminates …

Oct 14, 2009 · Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading, and a large traditional meal.

Kwanzaa, an African American and pan-African holiday, celebrates family, community and culture. The observance lasts seven days, beginning on December 26th and ending on January 1st.

3 days ago · Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage, unity, and shared values among people of African descent. Observed annually from December 26 to January 1, Kwanzaa is …

Aug 14, 2025 · What is Kwanzaa? Learn all about the holiday that honors African American history and culture with these Kwanzaa facts.

Dec 3, 2025 · Kwanzaa is a Pan-African and African-American holiday created in 1966 by activist and academic Maulana Karenga. This will be the 59th annual celebration of the festivity. Karenga …

4 days ago · 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 emphasize …