With the gradual coming of the winter holidays, and the drawing of Kwanzaa, a special period of celebration, reflection, and unity finds its way throughout America. The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden continued his yearly ritual and delivered a specially tailored talk to celebrate Kwanzaa, and found the support of various MLB franchises, who also hopped on the bandwagon.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that honors African-American heritage, observed from December 26th to January 1st every year. It is a time for families and communities to come together and celebrate the values of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, purpose, creativity, and faith.

MLB franchises join hands with President Joe Biden in wishing the country a happy Kwanzaa

President Joe Biden and FLOTUS Jill Biden delivered a special speech for the people celebrating Kwanzaa, that covered the ritual and themes of the festival. And multiple MLB franchises, including the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, also channeled celebrations for Kwanzaa through their social media handles.

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, said, “Jill and I wish everyone a happy Kwanzaa. During this celebration, millions will gather with their families to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the past. And look towards a brighter future. With each candle you light, we hope your home is warmed by the laughter of your family and friends, your hands are inspired to creativity, and your heart is filled with determination, faith, and love.”

They continued to add and talk about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and said, “And we give thanks for the rich heritage of African-Americans, which is deep in the story of our nation. In 2023, it’s our hope that we will all remember the wisdom of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, especially the values of unity and faith as we work to make the promise of our nation real in the lives of every American. May your Kwanzaa be blessed with hope, peace, and light.”

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And even MLB franchises like the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals, amongst many others, joined POTUS in wishing everyone a happy Kwanzaa.

Overall, the celebration of Kwanzaa serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of African-American culture, and the importance of coming together as a community to celebrate and honor that diversity.

How did fans react to the MLB teams joining the Kwanzaa celebrations?

Fans, on the other hand, distanced themselves from Kwanzaa wishes (barring a few) and continued to focus on the offseason transfers that continued to surround the teams. This is how they reacted to Kwanzaa celebration posts:

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Finally, team Essentially Sports wishes everyone happy holidays, and a very Happy Kwanzaa.