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For seven days every year, up to 2 million Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan African holiday honoring family, community, and culture. Observed from December 26 to January 1, the non-religious holiday is rich in history, meaning, and customs.
Consider this your guide to learning everything about Kwanzaa and how you can celebrate it as a family.
What is Kwanzaa?
matunda ya kwanza meaning first fruits.
The seven-day celebration is based on African harvest festivals, which include lots of dancing and music.
Harvest celebrations that influenced Kwanzaa include the Yam Festival, which celebrates the yam harvest, and
Homowo, meaning hooting at hunger. Then there’s a ceremony called first fruits that goes on for days to bless new crops and those who are going to eat the food. ....

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