Kwanzaa begins that day after Christmas — Thursday, Dec. 26 — and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Is Kwanzaa a federal holiday? Kwanzaa is not recognized as an official federal holiday, which ...

Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do ...

Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...

The cultural holiday serves to highlight the histories and achievements of African-descended people around the world, and ...

It is about cultural awareness, especially an opportunity for us to be more connected with our African roots.”The word ...

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to ...

Described as a “political-motivator holiday”, Kwanzaa has become internationally recognized as a celebration of African ...

The St. Stephens Branch Library is hosting an event on Saturday for Pre-K-age children and their parents or guardians to ...

Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture ...

Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly ...

The mkeka, a woven mat, is the centerpiece of the table, holding all other Kwanzaa symbols. These symbols include the kinara, a seven-pronged candle holder that represents unity; the mishumaa ...

Westbury Arts presented a spectacular Kwanzaa Family Celebration on Dec. 15. The gallery was adorned with beautiful African-inspired decorations that set the tone for a festive occasion.