Families often give children small gifts on this day or on the last day of Kwanzaa. Friends and family join hands to share Kwanzaa blessings before eating special dishes prepared by Maisie ...

Maybe it was through those seders that I arrived at an appreciation of Kwanzaa. My friends were leftist Jews who altered Passover’s rituals to reflect their own political commitments.

The exchange between Maat, Smith-Mosbey and other friends, who offered input and asked questions, wasn't part of a formal pitch meeting — it was part of a daylong Kwanzaa celebration.

On the final day of Kwanzaa, “The children would light each of the seven candles and say the name of the principle that each candle represented,” says Watson. “My sister friends and I would ...

Harris said she didn’t realize she was living out the essence of Kwanzaa in her yearly celebrations, particularly with her “open-house” dinners to cultivate community and introduce her friends and ...

Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African ... creativity and unity through style. As family and friends gather to honor the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles, wearing clothing that reflects ...

Kwanzaa, which is inspired by and built upon ... Often placed upon the mkeka is a kikombe cha umoja, or unity cup. Friends and families gather to light seven candles — one each night — set ...

Kwanzaa, which kicks off today ... For example, you could join a new gym or yoga studio or invite some friends to attend a mindfulness workshop. From journals to yoga mats to wellness books ...

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Baba Yoda and Friends Present: Kwanzaa the Musical Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High Street, Denver, CO 80205 For additional details, visit www.denverlibrary.org. Anna Alejo ...

That means the holidays coincide exactly this year, with Kwanzaa tucked neatly between ... as well as their multicultural families and friends — though doing so usually means lighting a lot ...