Kwanzaa

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To celebrate Kwanzaa, Philly will display a kinara at City Hall for the first time

Philly Kinara Sculpture

Philadelphia's annual all-holiday parade returns to Market Street on Saturday

philly holiday parade

Celebrate Kwanzaa in Philly with kinara lightings, a virtual cooking class, and holiday crafts

Kwanzaa 2022 Philadelphia

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Philly toy drives

Franklin Square to be adorned with 200,000 holiday lights this winter

Franklin Square Winter light show

Here are three options for people celebrating Kwanzaa in Philadelphia this year

Kwanzaa Kinara

Franklin Square's winter events to run 'longer than ever' this season

Franklin Square

Philadelphia adds new parade to city's traditional holiday festivities

Philly Holiday Events

Adopt creative holiday celebrations to stay connected to family amid COVID

A COVID-19 holiday

Here's how to alleviate the stress of the holiday season in a healthy way

Holiday Stress Tips

You don't gain as much weight during the holidays as you might think

Holiday eating guide

Volunteering as a family: 3 ways to inspire your children this holiday season and beyond

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Kwanzaa – a cultural holiday, not a religious one

Kwanzaa

African American Museum in Philadelphia to celebrate 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa

Kwanza

Philadelphia officials offer holiday decorating safety tips

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Kwanza

Kwanzaa celebration set for African American Museum in Philadelphia

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