New Year’s Day is imbued with meaning for many across the globe. As we bid farewell to the old year and prepare to welcome the new one, we often resolve to make a fresh start, turn over a new leaf, plot ways to live our best lives, and so on.
The seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa is held annually from December 26 through New Year’s Day. Its name is derived from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means “first fruits.” It was inspired by Zulu and Ashanti harvest celebrations.
