A guide to how Kwanzaa, a winter celebration of family, friends, and the African American community, can be part of life all year round provides information on the seven principles and offers ideas for planning Kwanzaa gatherings.

Birth of a giant -- The seven principles of Kwanzaa -- Preparing an authentic celebration -- The Kwanzaa ceremony -- A festive Kwanzaa karamu -- Recipes for the feast -- Kwanzaa songs carry the message -- Living and working Kwanzaa all year -- Kwanzaa resources.