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 ...

Kwanzaa & Food. Kwanzaa, like other festivals, is rich in food. The biggest supper comes on night six. Kwanzaa begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1. The sixth night, New Year's Eve, starts with the lighting ...