Good Morning, it's Wednesday, 25 December. Whether you're celebrating solo, with friends, or with family, we’d like to wish you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas 🎄

Kwanzaa, a pan-African and African American celebration, begins tomorrow. In Kwanzaa celebrations, tomorrow is the day of Umoja, which represents the principle of Unity, one of seven principles guiding this secular holiday. So if you’re celebrating this holiday, here are some things you can do in preparation for Umoja and the six days after.

  • Set Up Your Kwanzaa Table: Get your kinara, a Kwanzaa-themed table runner, a straw mat and your ears of corn, and try this simple Kwanzaa table set-up by Vanessa the day before.

  • Send Personalised Invites: If you have yet to invite your loved ones for Umoja, you can do so with these editable Kwanzaa invitation cards.

  • Prep Your Umoja Meals: Umoja is a day to celebrate unity and family, and what better way to do that than with a table full of meals. To take off some of the stress, you can prepare your meals today or make quick meals on Umoja day like this easy jambalaya recipe by Chef Joya.