The kinara, the seven-candle candle-holder is the next symbol of Kwanzaa. It is symbolic of our roots, our parent people, our continental African ancestors. Although in both principle and practice ...

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African and African American culture. The annual week-long holiday will be here before you know ...

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 ...

Each night, one of those candles is lit. The candles are the same colors as the Kwanzaa flag: Black representing the people, red their struggle and green their hope. Large Kwanzaa celebrations ...

There also are seven symbols of the holiday ... a candleholder for the seven Kwanzaa candles. Families will discuss the principle for the day when they light the candle each day.

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