Kwanzaa
December 26 - January 1
Kwanzaa is a African American and pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community and culture established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. It focuses on the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) of:
- Umoja (Unity)
- Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
- Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
- Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
- Nia (Purpose)
- Kuumba (Creativity)
- Imani (Faith)