For the first time, a crowd watched history be made at Philadelphia City Hall as they celebrated a special tradition on this first day of Kwanzaa.

The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are the Kinara, a candle holder; Mishumaa Saba, seven candles; Mkeka, the mat; Mazao, crops; Muhindi, ears of corn; Kikombe Cha Umoja, a unity cup; and Zawadi, gifts.

Culture Celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa is easier than ever this year — as long as you can find the right candles Coinciding holidays beg for a joint Kwanzakkah observance.

What are the meaning of the candles? Each of the seven nights of Kwanzaa a candle is lit to commemorate each of the seven principles of the holiday, according to the University of Pennsylvania.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Kwanzaa, the weeklong heritage celebration highlighting seven principles of African culture, runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Here are some Dallas-Fort Worth events marking the holiday. Be sure ...

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Nestled between Christmas and New Year's Day is the week-long holiday that celebrates African American heritage and culture known as Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.