Kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili, Africa's most commonly spoken language. According to this description, Kwanzaa is a harvest holiday in part. It is, however, mostly a celebration of African ...

After Kwanzaa, people exchange handcrafted or culturally themed presents. Kwanzaa & Food. Kwanzaa, like other festivals, is rich in food. The biggest supper comes on night six. Kwanzaa begins Dec. 26 ...