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 Jewel-Osco 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 Jewel-Osco today.