How to celebrate Kwanzaa virtually amid coronavirus pandemic
Kwanzaa was created to reaffirm and restore [Black people s] rootedness in African culture. It is observed Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Author: Ja Nel Johnson (ABC10) Published: 6:38 PM PST December 18, 2020 Updated: 6:38 PM PST December 18, 2020
SACRAMENTO, Calif Holiday celebrations are looking a little different this year, but that doesn t mean the observance is any less meaningful.
Kwanzaa is a communal experience. It was created to reaffirm and restore [Black people s] rootedness in African culture, according to the Official Kwanzaa Website.
The celebration revolves around lighting seven candles, which correspond to a given principle: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Kuumba (creativity), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose), and Imani (faith).
The Bowers Museum Festival of Winter Holiday Celebrations happens on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.
Both virtual events are free
Connecting with a holiday s spirit and meaning through a beautifully made craft or two? It s a timeless way to summon smiles, peaceful feelings, and fun when a big celebration arrives.
And when that celebration happily happens over several days, with each day focusing on a specific value and tenet, creativity can truly blossom.
That s what will happen on Saturday, Dec. 26 when the California African American Museum presents a virtual crafts session.
The free event is called Kwanzaa Kuumba Makers Festival, and it will focus specifically on Kuumba, a commitment to creativity, which is Kwanzaa s sixth principle.