Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do you eat, and what does it mean?

Kwanzaa’s rich symbolism carries deep cultural significance. The mkeka, a woven mat, provides the foundation for all other symbols, representing the historical foundation upon which the ...

Photo: YouTube screenshot Kwanzaa is rich in symbolism. Key symbols include: A mat, which serves as a foundation for the celebration. The unity cup is used for pouring libations. A candlestick ...

Prepare a table with an African cloth. Place a mat, called mkeka, down, and place the rest of the Kwanzaa symbols on or alongside it. Place the Kinara (candleholder) on the mat and the Mishumaa ...

Kwanzaa was created by activist and author Maulana ... Families also decorate with other symbols inspired by African culture, such as a woven mat called a Mkeka, an ear of corn for each child ...