Kwanzaa

A holiday is a day set aside for special observance, either religious or secular. Holidays are often marked by public festivities, such as parades and religious services, as well as by rest and recreation. In many places, important religious holidays have official sanction, and are recognized days of rest from work. Examples are the Christian holy day of Christmas and the Jewish observance of Yom Kippur. Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival observed by many African Americans in late December and early January. Learn more about this tradition which encourages unity, self-determination, and cooperation in the black community.