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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Celebration Dec. 26
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the October Gallery Museum for a vibrant day long Kwanzaa Celebration filled with cultural activities and joy for all ages! \nThis celebration will feature art and craft activities\, lite refreshments\, artful videos\, seminars\, panel discussion\, pop-up art exhibit\, and a small business marketplace. \nKwanzaa Celebration at the Gallery! ✨\nFriday\, December 26 • 12:00 PM\nOctober Gallery 6353 Greene St.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144\nJoin us as we honor the first day of Kwanzaa with culture\, community\, and joy. Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with celebration and connection.\nFree Kwanzaa Posters/Prints\nGift Bags for the Children\nFun\, music\, and activities for all ages\nLet’s uplift our traditions\, celebrate our heritage\, and welcome the spirit of Umoja together.\nSpread the word and bring a friend — everyone is welcome! \nFriday\, December 26\, 2025 Noon to 6 PM\nOctober Gallery Museum\n6353 Greene Street\, Philly\, PA 19144\n215-352-3114\nAdmission Free \nFree Giveaways all Day. Here are some examples:\nRSVP on the link below. Thanks! \n \n\nKwanzaa Bookmarks and Pens \nAfrican Headbands \n  \nKwanzaa Coloring Book\nArtful Posters \nCards \nFree Art \nEagles’ Posters \n\nFree Coloring Poster for Kids and Adults. We supply the Black and White coloring poster (11″ x 17″)  with crayons & pencils and you color it in. All supplies are free as part of Kwanzaa Celebration 12/26/25 Noon to 6 PM. 6353 Greene St. Philly 19144. Help us celebrate Black Philadelphia 250. Adm. Free. \n \n\nSeminar: Umoja / Unity – the First Day of Kwanzaa\nA panel discussion at 2 PM\n \n \n\nKey aspects of Umoja:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeaning: \n\nTo strive for and maintain unity in the family\, community\, nation\, and race.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSymbol: \n\nThe black candle in the center of the Kinara (candle holder) is lit first.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractice: \n\nFamilies discuss how to achieve active solidarity and togetherness\, often sharing meals and stories.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreeting: \nThe greeting for the day is “Habari gani?” (What’s the news?)\, with the answer being “Umoja!”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSeminar: Claim Your Culture\nKwanzaa – Celebration of the Culture…Black Art is the Signature of a Culture.\nA panel discussion at 3:30 PM. \nAll events are free to the public.\nPlease RSVP below so we can prepare. \n  \nMeet artist Leon McDuffie at the Kwanzaa Celebration\n \nMeet Artist NemRa Neteru\n\nExperience the timeless Art of Andrew Turner \n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			Like this:Like Loading...
URL:https://octobergallery.com/event/kwanazaa-celebration-dec-26/
LOCATION:October Gallery\, 6353 Greene Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="October Gallery":MAILTO:events@octobergallery.com
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