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 ...

MCCAMMON: That's Kenya Parham. In 2022, she helped to create the first-ever Kwanzaa series for the Food Network, called "The Kwanzaa Menu," along with her sister, Tonya Hopkins. PARHAM ...

According to the Institute of Culinary Education, there is no real menu for Kwanzaa. It is customary to serve African cuisine and foods influenced from Africa, but there are no specific dishes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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