Special day
Kwanzaa
Seven days, seven principles — the spirit of African heritage.
Today
When is Kwanzaa?
Every year on December 26.
National
- US
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration from December 26 to January 1 honoring African heritage in African-American culture. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, it celebrates seven core principles: unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #Kwanzaa
- #AfricanHeritage
- #Umoja
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