Kwanzaa is a very special holiday that celebrates African American family, community, and culture! It starts on December 26 and lasts for seven days. Kwanzaa is a time for everyone to come together, share tasty food, and tell stories about their heritage.
Families decorate their homes with red, black, and green. Each night, they light a candle on a special candle holder called a kinara. Each candle stands for an important idea, like working together and being creative. Families set out a straw mat with ears of corn and baskets of fruit. On the last day, children might get small gifts like books or art supplies.
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