Celebrate Kwanzaa: rest, reflect, and rejoice

Take a moment this Kwanzaa to pause, rest and celebrate. This is the perfect time to gather your family around the dinner table for reflection and connection. Shop at Tom Thumb for everything you need to make the celebratory meal special, including fresh chicken, sausage, rice, fruit, and vegetables.

Will you honor the holiday with a special lunch, dinner or both? Some families like to have all their meals reflect the spirit of Kwanzaa, while others focus on a different dinner theme throughout the seven days. Just like the resourceful spirit of the African diaspora, Kwanzaa is about using what is available to create a truly incredible experience.

Fresh fruit and vegetables often become a colorful centerpiece in the Mazao (harvest) basket. Move beyond just a basket of apples! Feel free to include mangoes, cherries, bananas and other vibrant fruits. You can also add seasonal fall vegetables like squash. Corn is a rich symbol of hope abundance and the future. Traditionally, one ear of corn is placed on the table for each child in the family. Remember the principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Build a meal to remember that bridges your family's traditions with hope for a brighter future. Purchase all your Kwanzaa essentials at Tom Thumb today.