Kwanzaa (which means "fruit fruits" in Swahili) was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, PhD, chair of the Africana Studies department at California State University. While Kwanzaa isn't a ...

matunda ya kwanza', which is rooted in the first fruit celebrations of African cultures. As Americans sought a holiday focused on African American culture, history and values, Kwanzaa was able to ...

Menorahs and dreidels, wreaths and trees, unity cups and bowls of fruit — all integral parts of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. While each has its own customs and meanings and ways to celebrate ...