The Kwanzaa Holiday: A Cultural Celebration
Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, the Kwanzaa holiday is not a religious celebration. Kwanzaa was created as a means of identifying and affirming cultural traditions and principles within the African-American community. Celebrated for seven days, from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a gathering of friends and family where stories, customs, meals and decorations are shared in honor of a common history and shared future. Use The Kwanzaa Holiday Web Guide to learn about the founding of Kwanzaa and how you can celebrate.
Expand All Guide SectionsKwanzaa History and Traditions
Because Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday, there are many opportunities for creating and ... read more »
Kwanzaa Celebrations
This section focuses on the specific traditions associated with participating in, or hosting, a ... read more »
Kwanzaa Food and Recipes
Food plays a central role in the Kwanzaa celebration, particularly at the Karamu feast during the final stage of the celebration. Eating foods traditional in African and African-American homes is an important part of reinforcing the cultural aspect of this holiday. Below you'll find Kwanzaa food suggestions and recipes, as well as menus for your Kwanzaa celebration.
Insights for Kwanzaa Food and Recipes
- Visit the findingDulcinea Cooking Web Guide for help with ingredient substitutions and advice on where to find specialty ingredients.
- Make a bookmark folder for the recipes you find in the sites below. You’ll be able to track all of your favorite dishes, and refer back to them quickly if they’re all in one place.
Top Sites for Kwanzaa Food and Recipes
Food.com offers more than 450 Kwanzaa recipes. View mouthwatering photos or browse recipes in categories like “Main Ingredient,” “Course” or “Preparation.”
Food & Wine details a suggested Kwanzaa menu that includes a roast chicken with mango rum glaze, sweet potato oven fries and dilled string beans.
Kwanzaa Decorations
Bring Kwanzaa symbols into your home while honoring the sixth principle of Kwanzaa: ... read more »
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