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?

Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African American professor and activist, as a way for ...

The Urban League of Union County closed out the year with an array of impactful holiday events that brought together community members, local leaders, and organizations to celebrate, give back, and ...

Learn all about the community-centered holiday with these fun, educational Kwanzaa books for young readers Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

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!

Christmas was Wednesday. Hanukkah started Wednesday night, On Thursday, Dec. 26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family ...

The cover of "Kwanzaa Keepsake Cookbook beside author Jessica B. Harris. (Courtesy of J. Pinderhughes) Thursday is the first night of Kwanzaa. Host Scott Tong speaks with food historian and ...

Events celebrating Kwanzaa will take place in historic buildings and community centers throughout the Bayou City, starting Thursday. Kwanzaa honors the culture and heritage of the Black community ...

On Dec. 28, the YWCA in Worcester will be the site for celebrating African-American history, values, family, community and culture The Village, an Afro-Centric cultural and community center and ...