Kwanzaa is arguably one of the most unique holidays on the calendar. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a time of reflection and celebration for those who observe the annual holiday. Food, music ...

From Boxing Day to Yule, the month of December includes several cultural and religious holidays from around the world.

*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa ...

Kwanzaa, a holiday that celebrates African heritage and culture, is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Many believe that Black families do not observe this important cultural holiday, but the ...

Every December, as the crisp winter air mingles with the scent of pine trees and holiday cheer, there’s a profound celebration that holds a special place in the African-American community-Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa begins December 26 and continues to January 1, and in this celebration the Swahili language is interspersed with English. “Kwanzaa” means “first fruits” in Swahili and is based on ancient ...

For a generation, the Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) has graced the Washington, D.C. community with the “Spirit of Kwanzaa,” the institute’s longest running and most treasured cultural creation.

A local Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 29 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center drew focus to seven principles that guide the holiday. On display were masks, stools, statues and artwork, along ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 150 people packed two rooms of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum in Southeast DC to listen to storyteller Mama Ayo celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa. "Kwanzaa is a ...

After themed bar crawls, special performances, and other festivities kicked Kwanzaa off around the country on Thursday, the festivities continue this weekend. Events celebrating the seven-day-long ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is referred to by some as “Twilight week” as many people often lose track of time with not as much to do. However for some families, ...

Last year’s Kwanzaa Soko drew around 300 attendees who celebrated with delicious cultural foods, vibrant arts and crafts, and lively music. (Courtesy of Richard Watson) What are journalists missing ...