Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and this contemporary African-American holiday centers around the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances. 12-4 p.m.: Kwanzaa crafts, jewelry and stamps available for purchase from the following vendors: […]
The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates Kwanzaa, a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and is a contemporary African-American holiday that centers on the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances.