What is Kwanzaa all about? Here is the meaning behind the week-long holiday, its origin, and what each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa represent.

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.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga to: Reaffirm and restore African heritage and culture. Introduce and reinforce Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles Serve as a nationally ...

Here's what you might not know about Kwanzaa's seven principles and how to celebrate them during the holiday that begins December 26 and ends January 1.

While the name Kwanzaa is not an actual Swahili word, the concept of Kwanzaa draws on Southern African first-fruits celebrations. Each day of Kwanzaa celebrates one of seven principles.

Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, with the event, shared that Kwanzaa was established in the 1960s by American activist Dr. Maulana Karenga.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguzo Saba, form the celebration’s philosophical core. Each day focuses attention on a specific principle that guides personal growth and community ...

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1.