On December 31, the celebrations come to a head with a grand community feast, karamu.
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.