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Kwanzaa (which runs from December 26 through January 1) is sometimes overlooked as a holiday compared to Christmas and New Year's Eve. However, it remains an important holiday for African-Americans. From vibrant clothes and decorations to honoring one's African roots, choosing exciting gifts for Kwanzaa help families and friends celebrate in style.
Many people wear traditional African outfits during Kwanzaa. Men usually wear dashiki and women wear kartan dresses. The clothes are brightly-colored and might include the colors of Kwanzaa: green, red and black. The celebrants who prefer modern apparel might wear t-shirts or sweatshirts that say Happy Kwanzaa or a kinara candle set image printed on them, such as this sweatshirt from Magnificent Crowns.
Jewelry also makes a great gift and can embellish the celebrant's clothing. Women can wear a gold necklace with an Africa continent charm with matching earrings. Children like either bead necklaces or wristbands with Kwanzaa colors. Give men silver or leather personalized cufflinks.
Kwanzaa decorations involve traditional and cultural items. The kinara candle set is a major focal point of Kwanzaa and it should serve as a centerpiece for the living room. The unity cup, called kikombe cha umoja, is usually placed on the same table as the kinara. A large African drum serves as both a decoration and an instrument for those celebrants who will play music during the holiday.
Other decorative gifts to consider include a dining room tablecloth or table runner with a Happy Kwanzaa design. Families can have fun hanging up banners and LED lights in holiday colors. Consider displaying framed prints of African art or the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This Kwanzaa blanket throw by Pure Country Weavers will look lovely on sofas.
Other great items to consider include:
If you have any questions or want more tips on exciting gifts for Kwanzaa, please contact one of our representatives.