Hand carved Kwanzaa Kinara Celebration Set- BlkStr

This striking kinara combines a sleek design with a bold Black color, engraved with the word "Kwanzaa," embodying the principles of family, community, and African heritage. The all-in-one celebration set includes a mkeka (mat), a unity cup (kikombe cha umoja), and the seven candles of Kwanzaa—one black, three red, and three green—offering everything you need for a meaningful and convenient Kwanzaa celebration.

On the first day of Kwanzaa, the black candle is lit to symbolize unity (umoja), one of the seven core principles of Kwanzaa. This candle encourages families to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. It serves as a reminder that togetherness and cooperation are vital to building a strong foundation within the African diaspora, laying the groundwork for collective progress.

On the second day, the first red candle is lit to represent self-determination (kujichagulia), a principle that reminds us to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. This value emphasizes pride in African heritage and the importance of taking control of one’s own destiny. Lighting this red candle reflects Kwanzaa’s focus on empowerment and the ability to shape our future as a community.

On the third day, the first green candle is lit to represent collective work and responsibility (ujima). This principle highlights the importance of working together to build and develop our community. By lighting this green candle, families are reminded of their shared responsibility to contribute to the greater good, working collectively to restore the community to its traditional greatness.

On the fourth day, the second red candle is lit to symbolize cooperative economics (ujamaa). This principle encourages families and communities to support Black-owned businesses and work together to build a sustainable economic foundation. Lighting this candle emphasizes the need for collective economic growth to ensure long-term success and independence for the community.

On the fifth day, the second green candle is lit to honor purpose (nia). This candle reminds families to commit to the goal of building and developing the community to restore the people to their traditional greatness. Nia encourages everyone to act with intention and work toward a brighter future for the community. The green candle represents the hope and determination to uplift the community.

The sixth day introduces the third red candle, symbolizing creativity (kuumba), which calls for doing everything possible to leave the community better than it was found. Lighting this red candle celebrates innovation, creativity, and cultural expression. It serves as a reminder that through creativity, families can contribute to the growth and improvement of the community for future generations.

Finally, on the seventh day of Kwanzaa, the last green candle is lit, representing faith (imani). Faith encourages a deep belief in ourselves, our families, and our community. It’s the confidence that through unity, collective work, and determination, we can achieve our goals and restore greatness within our people. Lighting the green candle on this final day fosters hope and trust in the future.

This all-inclusive set also includes the kikombe cha umoja (unity cup), used to perform the libation ritual, honoring African ancestors and reinforcing unity. The mkeka (mat) provides a symbolic foundation for the kinara and the candles, representing the grounding principles of African heritage. Together, these items create a meaningful Kwanzaa experience that celebrates the principles of Kwanzaa (matunda ya kwanza) and African cultural pride.

Color: Black