Hello, Elegant Ones,

Happy Kwanzaa!

What is Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga, a Black Separatist Professor and Chair at the University of California, created the African-American-themed holiday in 1966. The week-long celebration began on December 26th and continues until January 1st. Many people who celebrate Christmas will also observe Kwanzaa because it is not considered a religious holiday.

Photo by Askar Abayev

For more information on the holiday, check out these resources:
Wikipedia
History.com

What are your thoughts? Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? If so, please let us know how you celebrate in the comments.