7 Ways to Embrace the 7 Days

Tips for Organizing Kwanzaa (for 1st-Timers)

We offer 7 short insights for help getting started celebrating. Kwanzaa, American holiday celebrated by people of African descent, which lasts for one week beginning on December 26. During this time, just prior to the new year, we use an African-centered perspective (i.e., our perspective) to reflect on our individual and familial/ancestral past and future, as well as work to strengthen our community.