After Christmas, black families in the United States might also celebrate Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits" in Swahili.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

And then we drop in on parties." Some families like to take it easy on January first and enjoy a quiet day of rest.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

At first,food aid helped some families ease the burden.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30