Kwanzaa, beginning from Dec. 26th to Jan. 1st, is a week-long holiday to honor African-American heritage and culture. Participate in exchanging gifts and lighting the Kinara, a seven-branched candleholder, based on the principles of Unity (Umoja), Self-Determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work (Ujima), Cooperation Economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Mia), Creativity (Kuumba) and Faith (Imani).
As a cultural holiday, Kwanzaa is a holiday that welcomes everyone.