Do You Celebrate Kwanzaa?

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If you do a Google image search for Kwanzaa, you’ll find A LOT  of pictures of people in dashikis and head-wraps, but there is actually no wardrobe requirement.  No need to find a pink sparkly dashiki in your size (though that just might be the “it” thing next season). However, there are a few items you should have on hand for your Kwanzaa celebration.

1. Mazao (The Crops)
Symbolizes harvest

2. Mkeka (The Mat)
Symbolizes a solid foundation

3. Kinara (The Candle Holder)
Symbolizes roots

4. Muhindi (The Corn)
Symbolizes the future

5. Mishumaa Saba (The Seven Candles)
Symbolizes the seven principles

6. Kikombe cha Umoja (The Unity Cup)
Symbolizes the practice of unity

7. Zawadi (The Gifts)
Symbolizes labor and love

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