Food is a major part of Kwanzaa festivities.
The seven-day festival begins on December 26 and culminates on New Year's Day. In Africa, there are many customs that are common among the various ethnic groups found on the continent. One of these is the celebration of the harvest. At this time of the year, people of the community or village come together to celebrate and give thanks for their good fortune. Working towards a successful harvest is a communal effort, as is the celebration.