Seasonal & Holidays

Celebrations Across Philadelphia Mark First Day Of Kwanzaa

The holiday is defined by seven principles. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a specific one. The first celebrates Umoja, or unity.

December 27, 2021

Numerous celebrations took place across Philadelphia to mark the first day of Kwanzaa. The seven-day African American and Pan-African holiday honor family, community, and culture.

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CBS3 was at the African American Museum of Philadelphia where many gathered for the lighting of the first candle on the kinara.

The holiday is defined by seven principles. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a specific one. The first celebrates Umoja, or unity.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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