Kwanzaa begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1. The sixth night, New Year's Eve, starts with the lighting of the black candle to signify kuumba. Kuumba signifies creation, which the sixth night of Kwanzaa is.

In contrast, Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and concludes on January 1st. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration rather than a religious one. Established formally in 1966 by ...

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Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Kwanzaa begins the day after Christmas — Thursday, Dec. 26 — and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.