The seven basic symbols of Kwanzaa are: mazao (the crops), mkeka (the mat), kinara (the candle holder), muhindi (the corn), mishumaa saba (the seven candles), kikombe cha umoja (the unity cup ...

While Kwanzaa occurs around the time of other ... red and green flag, and a Kinara — a candle holder that holds seven candles. Three red candles are placed on the left of the Kinara, three ...

A seven-branched candelabra called a kinara is used to help discuss ... is lit on the first day of Kwanzaa. Red candles are placed to the left and green to the right and are lit in that order.

"Antlers?" "On your head." "This is my kinara hat. I just don't have any candles for it yet, made it myself. It's my Kwanzaa present to me. I thought it might catch on and I could sell a few to ...

What are the seven symbols of Kwanzaa? The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are the Kinara, a candle holder; Mishumaa Saba, seven candles; Mkeka, the mat; Mazao, crops; Muhindi, ears of corn; Kikombe Cha ...

On each day of Kwanzaa, a candle is lit for that day’s principle on a candleholder known as the kinara. Kinara, Candleholder: This is symbolic of our roots, our parent people —continental ...

Kwanzaa has been celebrated for more than ... will feature a 30-foot-tall Kinara monument and lighting a unity candle. A daily Kinara lighting takes place between 5-5:15 p.m. to follow.

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.