Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural celebration that was created by
Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, in the midst of the Black Freedom
Movement. The holiday is celebrated each year on December 26
through January 1 by African Americans as a way to reaffirm
their heritage and culture and their bonds to one another as a
community. Kwanzaa is celebrated with candle-lighting ceremony,
a feast and gift-giving. Here are some special events honoring
Kwanzaa around the Washington, DC area. Kwanzaa Celebration at
the Alexandria Black History Museum December 8, 2012. 902 Wythe
Street Alexandria, Virginia. (703) 838-4356. From 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. the museum's annual program explores the history and
significance of Kwanzaa. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa,
a seven-day cultural celebration. The program will be produced
by Culture Kingdom Kids and will include a variety of creative
games, interactive songs, dances and hands-on crafts. Kwanzaa
Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater December 14-15, 2012. 3225
8th Street NE Washing