How to Pour the Kwanzaa Unity Cup (Kikombe cha Umoja)
Pouring libation (Tambiko) from the Unity Cup is an integral part of the Kwanzaa celebration. Here's how the ceremony is performed. Choose a special unity cup (Kikombe cha Umoja) that represents African culture to use in your Kwanzaa celebration. ... [... more]
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How to Make a Kwanzaa Cookbook
Celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of unity by creating a family cookbook. Determine the number of people who will be participating in your Kwanzaa celebration. Ask each person to bring several of their favorite family recipes with them to the first ... [... more]
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How to Host the Kwanzaa Feast (Karamu)
Celebrate the closing of Kwanzaa with your family and friends by hosting karamu, a special feast traditionally held on December 31. Plan your karamu menu at least a week or two in advance. Include traditional African dishes as well as their ... [... more]
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How to Make Fried Plantains for Kwanzaa
There are many variations of fried plantains that can be prepared for your Kwanzaa meal. It is this variety that allows fried plantains to be eaten with your meal, or as a sweet dessert or savory snack. As delicious as they are, you need not wait ... [... more]
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How to Make Okra Gumbo for Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa celebrates the fruits of the season, and there is no better representation of that idea than a nice big pot of gumbo. The word gumbo is derived from the African word for okra, and okra is one of the main ingredients in this hearty soup. ... [... more]
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How to Make Collard Greens for Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, friends and a reminder of the necessity of cooperation to make a community strong. Those who enjoy soul food cooking realize that no celebration, including Kwanzaa, is complete without collard greens. This dark ... [... more]
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How to Make Jollof Rice for Kwanzaa
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 peoples throughout the Diaspora. Along with the ceremonial aspects of Kwanzaa, ... [... more]
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How to Make Benne Cakes for Kwanzaa
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 Africa, and is especially popular in America during the Kwanzaa celebration. ... [... more]
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How to Make African Vegetarian Stew for Kwanzaa
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 practice of African tribes celebrating the harvesting of new crops. Modern day ... [... more]
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How to Make Akara for Kwanzaa
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 appetizer here in the United States during special celebratory meals, such as ... [... more]
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How to Make Fried Okra for Kwanzaa
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 addition of a spicy pepper and your Kwanzaa guests won't forget your ... [... more]
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How to Make Jambalaya for Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a time when friends and family get together to celebrate community and to mix with one another. Jambalaya is the perfect dish since it can include a number of combinations of meats, seafood and vegetables in a spicy mix of its own for ... [... more]
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