Although Kwanzaa is celebrated at the end of the year, at the same time as the Christian celebration of Christmas, the Hindu celebration of Divali, the Jewish celebration of Chanukah, and traditional New Year's celebration, it is not designed as an alternative to or replacement for any of these holidays. Kwanzaa may be celebrated jointly with any or all of these year-end holidays. Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration whose principles we should keep every day of our lives. Kwanzaa can be celebrated in a number of different ways. The important thing is to make your Kwanzaa celebration fit your lifestyle and schedule.
People celebrate over seven days, in one day, two hours or over a few weeks.
Also, remember that Kwanzaa is a time for family, friends and community to come together. There can be celebrations with parents and children, friends, neighbors, at community-based organizations, at offices, at schools, in colleges and at churches. The Nguzo Saba or seven principles guide the celebration of Kwanzaa. Each day of the celebration is devoted to the celebration of one of these building blocks of self-awareness. To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, race and the world.