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African Americans since 1966 have celebrated Kwanzaa (Swahili for "first fruits"), honoring family, community and culture. Celebrate with eHow this seven-day festival dedicated to unity, self-determination, cooperative economics and creativity.
A holiday to celebrate African-American cultural heritage. Learn how this holiday got started in this free holiday history video. Read More
This chant is one of the most popular activities for Kwanzaa. Learn about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on Read More
Choose positive and upbeat music for Kwanzaa. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture. Read More
Candles and foods for Kwanzaa. Learn about the significance of Kwanzaa symbols in this free holiday history video. Read More
Gifts are exchanged on last day of Kwanzaa. Learn about Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture. Read More
Kwanzaa ritual drinks or libations are shared among participants. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on Read More
This project is ideal for the last night of Kwanzaa, which celebrates faith. Participants commit to improving their lives and communities. Read More
A Kwanzaa ancestral roll call is performed when people join together to form a group ritual. Each participant stands and tells about someone who has been an inspiration to Read More
Celebrate the closing of Kwanzaa with your family and friends by hosting karamu, a special feast traditionally held on December 31. Read More
Pouring libation (Tambiko) from the Unity Cup is an integral part of the Kwanzaa celebration. Here's how the ceremony is performed. Read More
No Kwanzaa meal is complete without some delectable vegetable side dishes, and fried okra is a soul food favorite that is sure to please any diner. Pep it up a bit with the Read More
Millions celebrate Kwanzaa every year from December 26 through January 1. Kwanzaa is a celebration that recognizes and reinforces the culture and community of African Read More
Benne cakes are a popular snack cookie that originated in Africa, where the benne seed (or sesame seed as it is known in America) comes from. It is enjoyed year round in Read More
Akara is the name given to a fritter made out of black-eyed peas, and which are a popular snack in different parts of Africa, especially Nigeria. It is often used as an Read More
If you make African vegetarian stew for Kwanzaa, you make a dish that embodies the origin of the holiday: the first fruits of the season. Kwanzaa is derived from the Read More
Mafe is a peanut butter stew that is made throughout West Africa. It uses available fresh vegetables, such as cabbage, eggplant and okra. It is also served a part of many Read More
Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate, amongst other things, the abundance of the harvest. In many West African countries the yam is a common vegetable, but in the United States Read More
Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate family, friends and community and what better way to show your love than to make the wonderful dish called Yassa chicken? This is a Read More
Historically, food was often used as currency in many African nations. Those who farmed or raised animals were therefore able to take care of themselves and their families Read More
Soups and stews are some of the most popular of African dishes because of their adaptability to include whatever fruits or vegetables are available. Kwanzaa is an Read More
On December 31, the sixth night of Kwanzaa, family and friends gather for the karumu, the ritual feast that honors the African-American community, its culture and its Read More
Kwanzaa is a holiday that invites family, friends and community to honor the role of African culture in American life. But you don't have to be African-American to Read More
The highlight of Kwanzaa is the karamu, a ritual feast that always takes place on December 31, the sixth - and next-to-last - day of the festival. The karamu can take place Read More
Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday celebrating African American culture, family and community. Various symbols are associated with the observance of Kwanzaa including seven Read More
A Kwanzaa bush is a small equivalent to a Christmas tree. Created with either natural or artificial elements, the bush can be used to express creativity and to bring the Read More
A Kwanzaa set is a group of items that are essential to the celebration of Kwanzaa: the Kinara (candle holder), Mishumaa Saba (seven candles: one black, three red and three Read More
If you want to make your own candles for Kwanzaa, you will be keeping the traditional roots of the holiday. Keep in mind that homemade candles will most likely not look the Read More
Setting up a Kwanzaa table is an important part of this holiday celebration. While there's much that goes into creating the right table setting, having the perfect Read More
Kwanzaa treat candles are a craft that would be great for a family that practices Kwanzaa to make for their child to bring to school. Not only does it allow the child to Read More
Kwanzaa literally means "first fruits," which explains the importance of including fresh fruits into the celebration of the festivities. Fruits play an especially important Read More
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