A celebration of history, values, family, community and culture, the inaugural Kwanzaa in the Marketplace was recently held in the State Theatre. “I wanted the area to experience the culture of Africa ...

But it wasn’t always this way. English Heritage says, “The theory that it’s bad luck to leave decorations up beyond Twelfth Night (around 6 January) is a modern take on the tradition ...

Evergreens like fir, holly, ivy, and mistletoe that thrived in winter despite the darkness and the cold were favourite decorations for the Christmas season. Illustration by Birket Foster for the ...

Hundreds of Queens residents gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Dec. 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa. Attendees donned ankara-print clothing, daishikis and other traditional West African-inspired ...

Although this comes to us through Kwanzaa celebrations — one of those idealistic projects like Esperanto designed to unite humanity — its wisdom is timeless. If you love life, you want more ...

Umoja Productions African Dance and Drums Company hosted its annual Children’s Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 30 at the Roberts Family Development Center. This cherished tradition is part of a more than ...

Have a gander over the six best business ideas for 2025, based on emerging trends and how the market is changing. Go on, get inspired! This decade has been difficult for small business owners, to say ...

Drums beat in intricate rhythms as people entered the Peeler Recreation Center for the GSO Kwanzaa Collective's 15th annual Kwanzaa celebration. Every year, Kwanzaa is held between Dec. 26 and Jan ...

No matter how you choose to celebrate, these ideas ensure a joyful and meaningful start to the New Year. Consider throwing a glow-in-the-dark party, organising unique games, or organising a treasure ...