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Kwanzaa

December 26
to January 1

Kwanzaa Celebrations

Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday, celebrates family, community and culture each year from December 26 through January 1. The name Kwanzaa comes from the harvest - the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza - which means "first fruits."

Kwanzaa Colors

Green, Red, Black




Decorations

Decorate for Kwanzaa with traditional African items such as African baskets, cloth patterns, art objects, and harvest symbols.

Kwanzaa
7 Principles
Swahili Vocabulary

umoja
(unity)

kujichajulia
(self determination)

Ujima
(collective work)

Ujamaa
(cooperative economics)

nia
(purpose)

kuumba
(creativity)

imani
(faith)


A Swahili
Word List


Kwanzaa - the official web site


Kwanzaa Primary Symbols

  • Mazao (Crops)
  • Mkeka (Woven Mat)
  • Kinara (Candle Holder)
  • Muhindi (Corn)
  • Mishumaa Saba (Seven Candles)
  • Kikombe cha Umoja (TUnity Cup)
  • Zawadi (Gifts)

Kwanzaa Activities & Crafts

Kwanzaa Gift Gallery

Visit Zazzle to view zillions of creative gifts like these that you can customize-or upload your own designs and photos.

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Kwanzaa Postage Designs

USPS authorized custom designed postage is now available for Kwanzaa at Zazzle! Click a picture to visit the artist's collection and customize YOUR stamps.

Kwanzaa Postage Stamp History

In 1977, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued its first official Kwanzaa stamp, with a value of 32 cents. In 2006, USPS issued an updated Kwanzaa stamp with new art for the revised postage rate (39 cents).

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