How is Kwanzaa celebrated? 

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Each day of Kwanzaa is tied to one of the holiday’s seven principles: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani). Each day, families bring out corresponding symbols and light a new candle on the kinara (candleholder). On the final day a feast is held, called the karamu.

Who are historically the U.S.’s allies?

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The U.S. maintains alliances with dozens of countries through international bodies such as NATO and the Organization of American States. Traditionally, the U.S. has been particularly close to the United Kingdom, and ties between the countries and their leaders have become known as “the special relationship.” The U.S. and Canada are partners in NORAD, a joint military command that provides aerospace and maritime security for North America.