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December Holidays You may not have heard of it, but Kwanzaa is an African-American cultural holiday celebrated on December 26, one day after Christmas, until January 1, with each day focused on Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Unity (umoja), Self-Determination (kujichagulia), Collective Work and Responsibility (ujima), Cooperative Economics (ujamaa), Purpose (nia), Creativity (kuumba), and Faith (imani). The holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated on December 26, 1966. It