The first symbol is the mazao (crops) which are symbolic of the African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which Kwanzaa takes its model and essential meaning. The mazao represent the harvest ...

This blending allows individuals to celebrate both Christian and African traditions, leading to displays that might include both a Christmas tree and a Kwanzaa candleholder in homes. Symbols of ...

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 an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

The menorah is a symbol of when ... Some of the signs of Kwanzaa include the Mkeka, which is a mat with a basket of fruit to symbolize the harvest and the African American celebration of families ...

The Huge Menorah, also called a hanukkiah, is a key symbol during Hanukkah. It’s celebrated as the Festival of Lights. This festival remembers the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The holiday season continues with the kickoff to Kwanzaa, a celebration of Pan-African culture and community. The Evansville African American Museum hosted a special ...

Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...