Kwanzaa and Jamaica: Why Jamaicans Should Consider Celebrating It
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance created in the United States in 1966, but its meaning reaches far beyond national borders. Rooted in African values and Pan-African philosophy, Kwanzaa offers Jamaicans an opportunity—not an obligation—to engage intentionally with shared African heritage, communal ethics, and historical continuity during the closing days of the year.
This is not about replacing Jamaican traditions or creating division. It is about adding reflection, grounding, and cultural consciousness to a season Jamaicans already value deeply.