Kwanzaa Resources For Everyone!
Kwanzaa is a celebration of Family, Community, and Culture! It is an African-American and Pan-African celebration from December 26 to January 1 each year, celebrated by tens of millions worldwide. The language of Kwanzaa is Swahili (the Kiswahili language and African culture). Here are recommended resources to help you learn and grow along your journey of understanding.
ANNUNCIATION (How to say…)
- Kinara (kee-nah’-rah)
- Nguzo Saba (in-goo'-zo sah'-bah)
- 1 Umoja (oo-moh’-jah)
- 2 Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-GOO-lee-ah)
- 3 Ujima (oo-jee’-mah)
- 4 Ujamaa (oo-jah-mah'-ah)
- 5 Nia (nee-yah)
- 6 Kuumba (koo-oom-bah)
- 7 Imani (Eee-maun-eee)
Official Kwanzaa Website
Dr. Maulana Karenga summarizes material on this site.
OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org
- Kwanzaa
- Roots And Branches
- The Symbols
- Greetings
- The Celebration
- The Meditation
- For Children
- Nguzo Saba (the 7 Kwanzaa Principles)
- Umoja
- Kujichagulia
- Ujima
- Ujamaa
- Nia
- Kuumba
- Imani
- Founders Message
- Kwanzaa Sets And Products
- Handmade candle holder (Kinara)
- Candles (Mishuma Saba)
- Straw Mats (Mkeka)
- Kwanzaa Cards & Stationery Sets
- Daily Inspiration
- Candle Lighting
- Notecards to send
Kwanzaa Awards
Acknowledging and recognizing the contributions and efforts of individuals and organizations embodying the Kwanzaa Principles.
Kwanzaa Anthology - Call for Artists!
Developing Character, Community, and Positive Values by Utilizing the 7 Timeless Principles of Kwanzaa in Everyday Life.
BOOKS
Paperback – January 1, 1996
by Maulana Karenga (Author)
Living Your Kwanzaa: Seven Core Values and Cultural Principles to Cultivate, Harvest, and Share (Second Edition)
by Roy J. Howell & Noni Ervin
[Ships January 2026]