Kwanza Decorations

How to Make a Kwanzaa Mobile for Children

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This easy-to-make craft project incorporates the colors and the seven principles of Kwanzaa... more »

How to Make a Mkeka

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The mkeka is the mat upon which all other six Kwanzaa symbols rest. It represents an African saying that "no matter how high a house is built, it must stand on something." You can buy a mkeka of either straw or fabric, but it is more fun - and ... more »

How to make Cornbread

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This is the perfect accompaniment for stews and chili... more »

How to Make a Kinara

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The kinara, one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa, represents previous generations of Africans, the root from which African-Americans sprung. The seven candles in the kinara represent the holiday's seven principles. You can buy a kinara in nearly ... more »

How to Decorate for Winter/ Non-Denominational Holidays

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Though the holidays bring joy and good spirit, they also bring a lot of anxiety about maintaining a culturally sensitive celebratory environment. Decorate your home or business for the holidays in a way that says you are festive without ... more »

How to Light a Kinara

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Kwanzaa has become a family tradition for millions of people around the globe. Lighting the kinara is an integral part of the celebration... more »

How to Arrange Kwanzaa Symbols and Decorations

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The symbols used during Kwanzaa represent the concepts behind the holiday. Each has its own special place in the celebration - and on the table... more »

How to Decorate the Entrance of Your Home for Kwanzaa

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Kwanzaa is a holiday that invites family, friends and community to honor the role of African culture in American life. But you don't have to be African-American to celebrate this seven-day festival - or to welcome guests to your home with an ... more »

How to make Sweet Potato Pie

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How to Decorate a Room for the Kwanzaa Feast (Karamu)

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The highlight of Kwanzaa is the karamu, a ritual feast that always takes place on December 31, the sixth - and next-to-last - day of the festival. The karamu can take place at home or in a public gathering place, but the menu always consists of ... more »

How to Decorate a Table for the Kwanzaa Feast (Karamu)

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On December 31, the sixth night of Kwanzaa, family and friends gather for the karumu, the ritual feast that honors the African-American community, its culture and its ancestors. Throughout the seven-day holiday, each family prominently displays ... more »

How to Make Kwanzaa Candle Favors

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Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday celebrating African American culture, family and community. Various symbols are associated with the observance of Kwanzaa including seven Kwanzaa candles. Children will enjoy making fun Kwanzaa candle favors, ... more »

How to Create Classy Holiday Decorations

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Tacky tinsel and garish garland need not clog up your home for the holidays. You can create classy holiday decorations that will wow your neighbors—and yourself. Classy holiday décor will surely bring on holiday cheer, plenty of good tidings and ... more »

How to Decorate a Kwanzaa Bush

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A Kwanzaa bush is a small equivalent to a Christmas tree. Created with either natural or artificial elements, the bush can be used to express creativity and to bring the green of the coming spring into the home. A Kwanzaa bush can represent many ... more »

How to Decorate for Kwanzaa with Fruit

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Kwanzaa literally means "first fruits," which explains the importance of including fresh fruits into the celebration of the festivities. Fruits play an especially important part in the celebration of Karuma, the sixth night of Kwanzaa, on ... more »

How to Download Kwanzaa Coloring Pages

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Whether you're a teacher or a parent, coloring pages are a great way to get very young kids involved in celebrating Kwanzaa. Children who are too young to understand the stories and history behind the holiday and a glimpse into the festivities by ... more »

How to Download Kwanzaa Graphics

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Whether you're looking for Kwanzaa graphics to make your own invitation cards, to decorate your personal website or to enhance the look of your computer screen, the Internet can be an incredible resource. Gone are the days when you need to spend ... more »

How to Make a Bendera for Kwanzaa

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The Bendera (Bendera Ya Taifa) is the traditional Kwanzaa flag, symbolized by black, red and green colors. Designated to represent the struggle of the people, the black represents the people celebrating Kwanzaa. The red color in the bendera ... more »

How to Make a Kwanzaa Calendar

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Teach your children about the seven days of Kwanzaa with this fun craft project... more »

How to Make a Kwanzaa Centerpiece

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Setting up a Kwanzaa table is an important part of this holiday celebration. While there's much that goes into creating the right table setting, having the perfect centerpiece makes decorating much easier. Just by following the principles of ... more »

How to Make Candles for Kwanzaa

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If you want to make your own candles for Kwanzaa, you will be keeping the traditional roots of the holiday. Keep in mind that homemade candles will most likely not look the same as store-bought ones, but they can be a great way to explore the ... more »

How to make North African Lamb Kebabs

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How to make SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

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How to make Southern Fried Okra

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How to make Sweet Potato Fritters

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