Many people are celebrating Kwanzaa — we'll find out what's on the menu Culinary historian Tonya Hopkins and her sister Kenya Parham speak with NPR's Rachel Martin about their new seven-episode ...

Here's everything to know about the African-inspired holiday Kwanzaa, from its 1966 inception to its noted traditions in family, culture and community. Skip to content PEOPLE ...

People who observe Kwanzaa may also display a unity cup, or Kikombe cha Umoja, that represents family and community, along with a head of corn, which represents children, among other symbols.

Kwanzaa tends to get lumped together with Hanukkah and Christmas, and as with those “winter holidays,” there’s a bit of an assumption that people celebrate only one. But Kwanzaa is not a ...

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival held annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 that celebrates African and African American culture and history. It was created by Maulana Karenga, an African-American ...

In the decades to come, Kwanzaa grew in popularity and black people across the United States began celebrating the holiday. President Bill Clinton officially recognized Kwanzaa as a holiday in 1997.

In our region, there are many opportunities to celebrate this uniquely American event, including 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Kwanzaa festival at John Harris High School.

When is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration beginning the day after Christmas and continuing through New Year's Day. This year, Kwanzaa will commence on Thursday, Dec. 26, and will end on ...

It is officially Kwanzaa season. The weeklong celebration of African American culture and heritage runs through New Year's Day. Traditionally, the holiday is celebrated with candle lighting and ...