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  1. Kwanzaa - Wikipedia

    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 …

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · 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 …

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

    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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Kwanzaa 2025: What and When Is Kwanzaa? | Origins and …

    Oct 31, 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 …

  6. Kwanzaa - Meaning, Candles & Principles | HISTORY

    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.

  7. Official Kwanzaa Website

    The principles of Kwanzaa and the message of Kwanzaa has a universal message for all people of good will. It is rooted in African culture, and we speak as Africans must speak, not just to …

  8. Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage. Here’s how it …

    Born in a time of racial unrest, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African-American culture and heritage. This secular holiday takes place every year from December 26 to January 1 and …

  9. Kwanzaa: What It Really Is And How & Why It’s Celebrated

    Dec 26, 2021 · Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966, as the first specifically African-American holiday. According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase …

  10. A Guide to the Origins and Celebration of Kwanzaa - ThoughtCo

    May 5, 2025 · What Is Kwanzaa? Established in 1966 by professor, activist, and author Ron Karenga (or Maulana Karenga), Kwanzaa aims to reconnect Black Americans to their African …