Woman lighting a display of colorful Kwanzaa candles, surrounded by her family - SeventyFour/Shutterstock Like many of the winter holidays, the food traditions loom ...

Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do you eat, and what does it mean?

We found 10 recipes in our recipe content archive that are simple and delicious for a Kwanzaa feast. Keep reading for more on this holiday's food traditions along with a roundup of recipes to try!

Perfect for readers who are too old for picture books but want to learn how to contribute to Kwanzaa traditions, this fun, educational guide to the holiday shares inspiration for parties, recipes ...

Much like many other holidays, food is involved in Kwanzaa. On Dec. 31, families and communities come together for a Karamu, which is a festive and communal meal. Traditional African dishes are ...

Food for the day: Dates ... from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2' Christmas songs guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to the ...

(Courtesy of J. Pinderhughes) Thursday is the first night of Kwanzaa. Host Scott Tong speaks with food historian and cookbook author Jessica B. Harris about the holiday's history, traditions and food.

“It’s a way to celebrate Black history,” Jones said of the holiday. “Remember, it’s not always about presents.” The celebration at the YWCA is just one of many Kwanzaa-related events ...

“Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one with an inherent ... nation, and race. Food for the day: Dates, figs and milk. Day 2: Kujichagulia, Self-determination Principle: To ...

Karenga described Kwanzaa as a “political-motivator holiday” in an interview with ... gifts and sharing African American and Pan African foods, culminating in the Karamu, a feast featuring ...