<P> Kwanzaa ( / ˈkwɑːn. zə / ) is a celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas and lasts a week . The celebration honors African heritage in African - American culture and is observed from December 26 to January 1 , culminating in a feast and gift - giving . Kwanzaa has seven core principles ( Nguzo Saba ) . It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966 -- 67 . </P>
<P> Kwanzaa ( / ˈkwɑːn. zə / ) is a celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas and lasts a week . The celebration honors African heritage in African - American culture and is observed from December 26 to January 1 , culminating in a feast and gift - giving . Kwanzaa has seven core principles ( Nguzo Saba ) . It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966 -- 67 . </P>
when was kwanzaa first celebrated in the united states
when was kwanzaa first celebrated in the united states
1966 -- 67
1966 -- 67