Specifically, Summerford's most recent creation is a tree for Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African American history and culture that follows Christmas — and which had its roots in York.

A lone Christmas tree on a makeshift pedestal stands prominently in the center of Howard University's main quadrangle, which is uncharacteristically empty Who Actually Celebrates Kwanzaa? | The Root ...

In addition to Christmas carols and trees, Kwanzaa gave people a new set of rituals that allowed them to “express their new sense of somebodiness.” Kwanzaa became widely recognized in the ...

Kwanzaa comes from a phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits" in Swahili. Kwanzaa movie and TV specials to stream: From 'Holiday Heritage' to 'Everybody Hates Chris' Over the seven days ...

As 2022 comes to an end, Kwanzaa is approaching. The 7-day holiday begins Monday and ends on Jan. 1. Here's what to know about Kwanzaa, an “African American celebration that highlights the ...

Kwanzaa was created by African-Americans, ... Even with families that still wanted their eggnog and their Christmas tree. "Kwanzaa is not a replacement for Christmas, it's an addition," Meinga said.

It’s just like you don’t need a tree to celebrate Christmas; but if you like a tree, it’s nice to have. For Kwanzaa, the main elements are: Mkeka: MatThe Mkeka is the base of your Kwanzaa table.

Kwanzaa, the celebration honoring African heritage, begins the day after Christmas and lasts through Jan. 1. Created by an African-American academic in 1966, the holiday is mysterious to many and ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - It’s the second day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African American’s ancestral roots. The African American Cultural Events Committee has brought this cultural holiday to ...

*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga ...