Kwanzaa begins with unity ceremony, celebration

Kwanzaa begins with unity ceremony

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum hosted an opening ceremony earlier in the evening to celebrate Kwanzaa.

MILWAUKEE - The first day of Kwanzaa was celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

It’s a time to honor and reflect on African-American culture.

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum hosted its annual opening ceremony earlier in the evening to celebrate Kwanzaa. It was full of food, song and dance.

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The tradition of the celebration is to light a candle each day for seven days, meant to highlight the principle of the day. The first day is unity.

The other principles include self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

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The holiday runs through Jan. 1.