Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It features activities such as lighting a candle holder with seven candles and culminates in a feast and gift giving. It was first celebrated in 1966 - 1967.
Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice
Kwanzaa
December 26, 2013 (All day) - January 1, 2014 (All day)
December 26, 2014 (All day) - January 1, 2015 (All day)
December 26, 2015 (All day) - January 1, 2016 (All day)
December 26, 2016 (All day) - January 1, 2017 (All day)
December 26, 2017 (All day) - January 1, 2018 (All day)
December 26, 2018 (All day) - January 1, 2019 (All day)
December 26, 2019 (All day) - January 1, 2020 (All day)
December 26, 2020 (All day) - January 1, 2021 (All day)
Event Details
- Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice
- Staff
- Facilities for Worship, Prayer, and Meetings
- Faith, Spiritual, and Prayer Opportunities
- Grinnell Advocates
- Grief and Loss Resources
- Anonymous Support Groups in Grinnell
- Social Justice Programs and Resources
- Calendar of Religious Holidays
- Schedule of Events, Worships, and Meetings
- Photo and Video Index
- Grinnell Prize





