Try African creole, Cajun catfish, jerk chicken, or groundnut stew with jollof rice, collard greens and Kwanzaa slaw on the side.
Each day of the festival, families light one candle in the kinara (candleholder) and discuss one of the principles. On December 31, the celebrations come to a head with a grand community feast, karamu. What better way to familiarise yourself with a culture than with a hearty meal? Try African creole, Cajun catfish, jerk chicken, or groundnut stew with jollof rice, collard greens and Kwanzaa slaw on the side.