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The LAST Day of Kwanzaa is Always the FIRST Day of the New Year + it's Haitian Independence Day too & time for Soup Joumou

The LAST day of kwanzaa falls on FIRST day of the New Year. The last (green) candle is lit…Representing FAITH (Imani)

FEATURED “KWANZAA MENU RECIPE” for the 7th (and final!) Day of Kwanzaa this Season : Pan-Roasted Cassava with Peanut Ginger Stew

TFG COMMENTARY: Return closer to this date for more scoop…



Here’s to and Cheers to YOUR inner & outer light staying lit all year long 🔥🕯️🙏🏾

The Kinara we lit at one of our big family Kwanzaa celebrations in Southern California back in 2019…

A delicious healthy hearty bowl of Soup Joumou, aka pumpkin soup, aka freedom soup from my fave Haitian-heritage culinary entrepreneur, Edgina Désormeaux of Bonbon Lakay . This soup is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day (see more below + how to order it any day of the year! )

January 1st is also Haitian Independence Day! 🇭🇹

Support A Local Fab Food Business: Haitian Independence Day Pumpkin Soup from Bonbon Lakay has become an annual tradition and Bonbon Lakay serves up Brooklyn's finest Haitian Independence Day Pumpkin Soup! Made with real calabaza squash, cabbage, carrots, celery, potatoes, seasonal veggies, and pasta. Gluten free option does not include pasta… Place your orders ahead of time for pick up or delivery by or on New Year’s Day (or any day of the year after then)!



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