Subsequent days focus on principles such as Kujichagulia ... which is lit during the nightly ceremonies. Kwanzaa also incorporates seven symbols, reflecting the values of African culture.

Kwanzaa, instituted in 1966 by African American professor and activist Dr. Maulana Karenga, takes place annually from December 26th to January 1st. To make our collective vocation the building and ...

So, whether you’re new to celebrating Kwanzaa or looking for a new way to celebrate the non-religious holiday, below we outline ways to approach the seven principles through self-care.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguzo Saba ... The mkeka, a woven mat, provides the foundation for all other symbols, representing the historical foundation upon which the community ...

Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles of the festival, as outlined by Karenga.

The free event highlighted traditional African American customs and focused on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work and ...

It wasn't until nearly 30 years after Kwanzaa's founding, though, that it was federally recognized as a holiday. The week-long celebration focuses one of seven principles, known as the Nguzo Saba ...

Introduce and reinforce Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles Serve as a nationally ... to get you in the holiday spirit Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to ...

each day's Kwanzaa principles are discussed and celebrated," said Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, who helped put on the event. For attendees like Vicki Washington, the celebration was a chance to ...