Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...

This blending allows individuals to celebrate both Christian and African traditions, leading to displays that might include both a Christmas tree and a Kwanzaa candleholder in homes. Symbols of ...

I’m going to teach all this to my children.” People write and leave messages at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County New-Sun ...

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

Wednesday marks the first day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. The holiday is ...

Christmas was Wednesday. Hanukkah started Wednesday night, On Thursday, Dec. 26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family ...