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?

Harris. (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 ...

While there is no set Kwanzaa menu, it is customary to serve African and African-influenced foods for any Kwanzaa meal. The dishes served during Kwanzaa reflect the diverse culinary influences of ...

Parlee Jones, the co-founder of the Village, told MassLive that the community center has taken the initiative in holding Kwanzaa related celebrations for the past 10 years. “It’s a way to ...

Kwanzaa, observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan ... It was from the Museum of Food and Drink in New York City. The only problem with it has been, or was, in fact, that it was scheduled to open ...

The karamu feast, held on December 31st, brings communities together for shared celebration through food, music, and cultural expression. Kwanzaa maintains strong relevance in today’s society ...

Food for the day: Caribbean sorrel "During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and to celebrate ...

From the lighting of the world’s largest kinara to soul food dinners and more, we’ve gathered how the country is celebrating Kwanzaa. After themed bar crawls, special performances, and other ...

This event is free and open to everyone who wants to learn and celebrate the Kwanzaa holiday with traditional music, dance performances and food. When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The ...