Colorful and vibrant, the Kwanzaa festival honors African heritage in African-American culture. Observed from December 26 to January 1, this unique holiday is often celebrated along with Christmas and New Year's.
Highly symbolic, Kwanzaa is marked by a series of elaborate ceremonies, the plating up of delicious African gastronomy, and by plenty of music, song, and dance.
Curious about Kwanzaa? Scroll through this gallery to find out more about this customary annual event.