(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer) Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday celebrated at the end of December every year and dedicated to the celebration of African and African American heritage and culture.

Day 1 is devoted to umoja ... to 'Moana 2' Christmas songs guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to the Official Kwanzaa ...

spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day. It is observed in large, city-sponsored events as well as in smaller communities and homes nationwide. Kwanzaa has grown in ...

Every day for the seven days of Kwanzaa, a new principle is highlighted. Saturday’s principle is called “Ujima,” signifying the importance of collective work and responsibility within the ...

On each day of Kwanzaa, a candle is lit for that day’s principle on a candleholder known as the kinara. Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to the Official ...