Do it yourself activities
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Kwanzaa Coloring Page
Download this free coloring page. Print, color and cut. The backside has a little explanation about the holiday.
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Kwanzaa Word Search
Download this free word search. Print and search the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa traditions
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Light a Kinara for Seven Nights
Seven coloured candles are placed in a kinara (candle holder). The candle in the center is black, symbolizing the people; the three to left are red, symbolizing the struggle; and the three to the right are green, symbolizing the future. -
Celebrate the Karamu Feast
A feast is held on Dec 31st, includes traditional African dishes as well as those with ingredients brought to the US by Africans, such as sesame seeds, peanuts, sweet potatoes, collard greens, and spicy sauces. Celebrations include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling and poetry reading. -
Giving homemade gifts
On the seventh day of Kwanzaa, families and friends exchange gifts. These gifts tend to be homemade or have an educational emphasis. Items like books, art, music are exchanged in the hope they will encourage growth in the person receiving them.
