The holiday was developed in 1966 in the United States by Maulana Karenga , a professor of African Studies and black cultural leader . It combines traditional African practices with Afro-American aspirations and ideas . The holiday centers around the NGUZO SABA and the seven principles of black culture that were developed by Karenga.
Each day of KWANZAA is dedicated to one of the seven principles . On each day the family gathers and have meetings. Sometimes the family might gather with the community . While they are gathering they exchange gifts , some of these which are home made. So Kwanzaa is and African -American celebrated in the UNITED STATES