Does anyone still celebrate Kwanzaa? What countries is Kwanzaa most popular in?

Kwanzaa is still celebrated. Kwanzaa is a cultural and ethnic holiday that celebrates African heritage, unity, and values. It is observed from December 26 to January 1, mainly in the United States, but also in some parts of the African diaspora.

Kwanzaa is primarily celebrated in the United States by African Americans, but it has also come to be celebrated outside the United States, particularly in the Caribbean and other countries where there are large numbers of descendants of Africans.

Other countries that celebrate Kwanzaa include the United Kingdom, Jamaica, France, Canada, and Brazil ¹. In Canada, it is celebrated in provinces including Saskatchewan and Ontario.

The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning first fruits. The holiday is inspired by Southern African first-fruits celebrations that date back to ancient times.

Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

These principles are symbolized by seven candles in the colors of red, green, and black, which are lit in a candleholder called a kinara. Other symbols include fruits, vegetables, nuts, a straw mat, ears of corn, gifts, and a communal cup.

On December 31, there is a community feast called the karamu, where people share food, music, stories, and gifts. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African identity and pride.