From Boxing Day to Yule, the month of December includes several cultural and religious holidays from around the world.

Kwanzaa is arguably one of the most unique holidays on the calendar. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a time of reflection and celebration for those who observe the annual holiday. Food, music ...

Kwanzaa was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966. In establishing the holiday, Karenga hoped to introduce a nationally celebrated holiday that would bring Black Americans ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966, and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Whether you’re a longtime observer or just wondering what Kwanzaa is about, here’s everything you need to know about the holiday. Performers with the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers hold a ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 150 people packed two rooms of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum in Southeast DC to listen to storyteller Mama Ayo celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa. "Kwanzaa is a ...

Kwanzaa is a beloved African American cultural celebration that is observed annually between December 26 and January 1. The celebration draws from various African harvest festivals and blends elements ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Holiday celebrations continue across the Lowcountry as residents observe the third day of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration honoring African American culture, heritage, and ...

Kwanzaa is a an Afrocentric celebration of harvest and hope. The kinara holds candles representing each of the seven principals of Kwanzaa. GENARO MOLINA LOS ANGELES TIMES Editor's note: This column ...

Between gift lists, Santa visits, holiday parties, and family gatherings, the end of the year can feel hectic, overwhelming, and materialistic. For many Black families, Kwanzaa offers something ...