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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Kwanzaa, which is a week long—still went by so fast. Today is the last day of Kwanzaa. I hope you had a happy one!
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Kwanzaa, which is a week long—still went by so fast. Today is the last day of Kwanzaa. I hope you had a happy one!
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Happy New Year! Today is also Imani (Faith), the last day of #Kwanzaa which we have been celebrating as a community since the day after Christmas. We gathered and ate food from the African diaspora: jollof rice, jerk chicken, etc. I also made the unity cup for the Kwanzaa table this year decorated with black, red and green foraged clays. It’s easy to identify what we’re against but celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa reminds us what we need more of in 2026 and beyond. #BlackFedi
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Let the flames of the seven candles warm your heart and light your way always.
Have a Joyous Kwanzaa and a Happy New Year!
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👑 Kwanzaa 2 of 2
The final 3 keys of Kwanzaa are all about your spirit, your purpose, and your beliefs.Keys 5 to 7: Thinking and Believing
5. Nia / Purpose: You find your big reason for being here
6. Kuumba / Creativity: You use your gifts to make things better and more beautiful (That is today, Dec 31st)
7. Imani / Faith: You have a strong, deep belief in your people and a great future ahead. (Tomorrow, Jan 1st)
This wisdom is a gift; You are the source of all the good things you need.
What one key from this list will you use to make the New Year your best year yet?
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👑 Kwanzaa 1 of 2
I have heard of Kwanzaa, but I never truly understood it until now. It's so beautiful.Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday for Black people and the wider African diaspora. It is not a church holiday! It runs for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.
Why? The holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community power using 7 core principles: the Nguzo Saba.
Here are the first 4 keys to building power together:
Keys 1 to 4: Working Together
1. Umoja / Unity: We stick together and stay strong
2. Kujichagulia / Self-Choice: You choose who you are
3. Ujima / Teamwork: We help build our group and neighbourhood
4. Ujamaa / Share Money: We support our own to make shared wealth
The highest protocol is LOVE. We use these keys to build an unbreakable community.
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👑 Kwanzaa 1 of 2
I have heard of Kwanzaa, but I never truly understood it until now. It's so beautiful.Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday for Black people and the wider African diaspora. It is not a church holiday! It runs for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.
Why? The holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community power using 7 core principles: the Nguzo Saba.
Here are the first 4 keys to building power together:
Keys 1 to 4: Working Together
1. Umoja / Unity: We stick together and stay strong
2. Kujichagulia / Self-Choice: You choose who you are
3. Ujima / Teamwork: We help build our group and neighbourhood
4. Ujamaa / Share Money: We support our own to make shared wealth
The highest protocol is LOVE. We use these keys to build an unbreakable community.
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Habari Gani! May your creative energy inspire the best in humanity for the coming New Year.
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Habari Gani! May you embrace your purpose and faith this Kwanzaa.
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Now we have Black MAGA criticizing #Kwanzaa.
Not all skinfolk are kinfolk.
This guy must be hanging out with Stephen A. Smith and Nicki Minaj.
Fuck him.
#blackmastodon
https://newsone.com/6720963/kwanzaa-isnt-fake-american-outrage-over-it-is/ -
@ebeknowing, Black Royalty, wrote:
Day 3 of #Kwanzaa is Ujima. Collective work and responsibility... It’s checking on each other. Showing up tired. Treating community problems like shared ones. Ujima is ...why Black Studies moved me, why we rise TOGETHER. Honor our full history, hold the complexity, but don’t lose the beauty. Collective care is still the assignment.
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May Kwanzaa bring you time to enjoy the blessings of family, community and togetherness.
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
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#Arts #events #kwanzaa #KwanzaaCelebrations #KwanzaaDurham #MenOfSouthEastRaleigh #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #SoutheastRaleigh #SoutheastRaleighYMCA
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#Arts #events #kwanzaa #KwanzaaCelebrations #KwanzaaDurham #MenOfSouthEastRaleigh #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #SoutheastRaleigh #SoutheastRaleighYMCA
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
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The Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Monday, December 29th Edition
Looking for things to do across the Triangle on Monday, December 29, 2025? From free community celebrations and holiday light displays to live music, comedy, game nights, and cultural events, the Triangle is packed with options to close out the year.
This Triangle Event Guide highlights events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, and beyond—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make the most of a Monday.
🎉 Monday, December 29, 2025 — Triangle Events
Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square
🕒 All Day | Discounted ($3 off)
📍 Fenton, Cary
Enjoy discounted skating all day at Fenton’s outdoor rink. Check the website for updated hours and availability.
Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show
🕙 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE
🕜 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 Durham County Main Library
A family-friendly favorite featuring intricate model train displays while supporting a charitable cause.
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center
Celebrate culture, heritage, and community with performances and reflections honoring the principles of Kwanzaa.
Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party
🕒 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company
Catch Monday Night Football with fellow fans in a relaxed brewery setting.
Illuminate Art Walk
🕟 4:45 pm | FREE
📍 Downtown Raleigh
Explore public art, illuminated installations, and creative spaces throughout downtown Raleigh on this guided art walk.
Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings
🕔 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $0.75 wings (dine-in only)
📍 Durham Beer Garden
An affordable way to kick off the evening with food and drinks in downtown Durham.
🎄 Holiday Lights & Seasonal Favorites
Piper Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Piper Lights, Wake Forest
A must-see neighborhood holiday light display perfect for families.
Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Light Display
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Contentnea Fire Department, Wilson
A festive drive-through display supporting local firefighters and holiday cheer.
Lake Myra Christmas Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Lake Myra, Wendell
One of the Triangle area’s most popular holiday light traditions.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
🕕 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–$30.64
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Walk through stunning illuminated lantern displays celebrating art, culture, and craftsmanship.
🎤 Nightlife, Comedy & Game Nights
Open Mic Night
🕕 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Local musicians, poets, and performers take the stage.
Early Karaoke
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Northside District
Start karaoke early and sing your favorites.
Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh
A weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local talent.
Adult Coloring Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Relax, color, and unwind with a creative crowd.
Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh
Board games, cards, and casual competition.
Board Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Bring friends or meet new ones over classic and modern board games.
Air Hockey Tournament
🕗 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Fast-paced fun with prizes and bragging rights on the line.
Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy
🕗 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm | FREE
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro
A late-night open mic featuring music, poetry, and performance.
Make the Most of Your Monday in the Triangle
From cultural celebrations and holiday lights to comedy, karaoke, and game nights, Monday, December 29, 2025 is packed with things to do across the Triangle. Many events are free or low-cost, making it easy to explore multiple spots in one night.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
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The Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Monday, December 29th Edition
Looking for things to do across the Triangle on Monday, December 29, 2025? From free community celebrations and holiday light displays to live music, comedy, game nights, and cultural events, the Triangle is packed with options to close out the year.
This Triangle Event Guide highlights events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, and beyond—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make the most of a Monday.
🎉 Monday, December 29, 2025 — Triangle Events
Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square
🕒 All Day | Discounted ($3 off)
📍 Fenton, Cary
Enjoy discounted skating all day at Fenton’s outdoor rink. Check the website for updated hours and availability.
Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show
🕙 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE
🕜 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 Durham County Main Library
A family-friendly favorite featuring intricate model train displays while supporting a charitable cause.
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center
Celebrate culture, heritage, and community with performances and reflections honoring the principles of Kwanzaa.
Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party
🕒 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company
Catch Monday Night Football with fellow fans in a relaxed brewery setting.
Illuminate Art Walk
🕟 4:45 pm | FREE
📍 Downtown Raleigh
Explore public art, illuminated installations, and creative spaces throughout downtown Raleigh on this guided art walk.
Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings
🕔 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $0.75 wings (dine-in only)
📍 Durham Beer Garden
An affordable way to kick off the evening with food and drinks in downtown Durham.
🎄 Holiday Lights & Seasonal Favorites
Piper Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Piper Lights, Wake Forest
A must-see neighborhood holiday light display perfect for families.
Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Light Display
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Contentnea Fire Department, Wilson
A festive drive-through display supporting local firefighters and holiday cheer.
Lake Myra Christmas Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Lake Myra, Wendell
One of the Triangle area’s most popular holiday light traditions.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
🕕 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–$30.64
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Walk through stunning illuminated lantern displays celebrating art, culture, and craftsmanship.
🎤 Nightlife, Comedy & Game Nights
Open Mic Night
🕕 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Local musicians, poets, and performers take the stage.
Early Karaoke
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Northside District
Start karaoke early and sing your favorites.
Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh
A weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local talent.
Adult Coloring Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Relax, color, and unwind with a creative crowd.
Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh
Board games, cards, and casual competition.
Board Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Bring friends or meet new ones over classic and modern board games.
Air Hockey Tournament
🕗 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Fast-paced fun with prizes and bragging rights on the line.
Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy
🕗 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm | FREE
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro
A late-night open mic featuring music, poetry, and performance.
Make the Most of Your Monday in the Triangle
From cultural celebrations and holiday lights to comedy, karaoke, and game nights, Monday, December 29, 2025 is packed with things to do across the Triangle. Many events are free or low-cost, making it easy to explore multiple spots in one night.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
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#artWalk #Arts #Cary #Durham #events #Food #football #kwanzaa #LiveComedyRaleigh #music #News #raleigh #skating #TriangleEventGuide