Carving the Thanksgiving turkey, lighting the menorah during Hanukkah, lighting the kinara during Kwanzaa, filling Christmas stockings, Diwali illuminations, pre-dawn feasting during Ramadan, red envelopes for the Lunar New Year are all common customs many families observe — but some families have developed traditions to make the season uniquely their own.
Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe speaks to several families who have used their creativity to make Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas extra special for their families.
This episode was originally produced Dec. 21, 2022.
Guests:
- Gail Brashers-Krug, Iowa City resident
- Abena Sankofa Imhotep, author, executive director, Sankofa Literary and Empowerment Group
- Khalid El Khatib, marketing executive and freelance writer, Dubuque native
- Janet El Khatib, Dubuque resident
- Brad Dunlap, Coralville resident
- Brian Dunlap, Fairfield resident
- Natalie Dunlap, digital talk show producer, Iowa Public Radio
