Multifaith Calendar

Kwanzaa

Date and Time

Friday, December 31, 2027

Description

What is Kwanzaa?

  • Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture.
  • It takes place over 7 days, with each day dedicated to one of the following seven principles expressed in the Swahili language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa:
  • Meals play a large part in the celebration of Kwanzaa. Throughout the week, favorite African-American dishes, as well as traditional African, Caribbean, and South American recipes, are on many menus. 
  • Source: National Museum of African American History & Culture

Recurring

This event also occurs on 12/26/24, 12/27/24, 12/28/24, 12/29/24, 12/30/24, 12/31/24, 1/1/25, 12/26/25, 12/27/25, 12/28/25, 12/29/25, 12/30/25, 12/31/25, 1/1/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26, 12/28/26, 12/29/26, 12/30/26, 12/31/26, 1/1/27, 12/26/27, 12/27/27, 12/28/27, 12/29/27, 12/30/27 and 1/1/28

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