SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The first day of Kwanzaa has officially begun, kicking off a seven-day celebration of the African American culture and history. Kwanzaa always begins on Dec. 26 and is ...

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

Wednesday marks the first day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. The holiday is ...

The black candle, which represents unity, is lit on the first day of Kwanzaa. Red candles are placed to the left and green to the right and are lit in that order. The order of the candles ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza” a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or "first ... and a different principle is celebrated each day: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia ...

MCCAMMON: That was Tonya Hopkins and her sister, Kenya Parham, speaking with NPR in 2022 about Kwanzaa, which starts today. So happy first day of Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wednesday might have been the first day of the new year ... Episcopal Church in Wilmington for the final day of Kwanzaa. Each day celebrates a different principle ...