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

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 ...

Whether you’re a longtime observer or just wondering what Kwanzaa is about, here’s everything you need to know about the holiday. Performers with the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers hold a ...

Kwanzaa was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966. In establishing the holiday, Karenga hoped to introduce a nationally celebrated holiday that would bring Black Americans ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966, and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Kwanzaa is a beloved African American cultural celebration that is observed annually between December 26 and January 1. The celebration draws from various African harvest festivals and blends elements ...

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.