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 …

3 days ago · 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 …

Kwanzaa is a time for families and communities to come together to remember the past and to celebrate African American culture.

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 …

3 days ago · Kwanzaa’s origins Kwanzaa emerged during the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s as a way to reconnect Black communities in the U.S. with important African cultural …

3 days ago · Celebrating Kwanzaa! Here's what to know about the holiday The week-long holiday was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966.

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 …

4 days 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 …

Dec 31, 2021 · 2025 | Annual Kwanzaa Theme and Founder’s Message "Practicing the Seven Principles in Dimly-Lit Times: Lifting Up the Light, Hurrying the Dawn" Dr. Maulana Karenga …

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.