Kwanzaa is a time of celebration for all African-Americans. Kwanzaa (“first fruits”) lasts from December 26 to January 1 of each year. The height of the celebration lands on December 31 in the mat (mkeka). The celebration festival (karamu) usually consists of corn (vibunzi), mazao crops, seven candles representing the seven principles (misumaa saba), a cup of unity (kikomba chaumoja), gifts (zawadi) surrounding heritage and a national flag (bendara). With unique symbols, you can bring the seven principles and the colors red, green and black. a Kwanzaa celebration at your home.
Bendara (national flag);
The colors of red, green and black salute Africa with the flag of the Nation. These flags can be purchased at a low price in different sizes in many different stores, such as craft, some gift shops and retailers (not to mention online). To coincide with Kwanzaa, many stores offer Kwanzaa decor, including mini-Kwanzaa flags. Pick two to spread out about your house. Put two thin flags in the middle of a deep, fast vessel. You can also stick flags on the plant or floral arrangements. You could stick one in your mailbox, put two on the porch, basically anywhere. A great decorating idea for someone celebrating Kwanzaa.
The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
The seven principles of Kwanzaa are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Have something in your home with these words on them to better celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. You can find these words on plates, bowls, cups, rugs, banners, tables, and sea tents. Take a trip to your local Walmart, K-Mart, craft stores, and anywhere else that sells decorative Kwanzaa merchandise. Let the seven principles shine for you in a different way.
Kwanzaa Floral Arrangement
In this floral arrangement you will gather a medium black vase, one sheet of newspaper, one drop of glue gun, one inch of easy tape, seven roses, a bunch of ferns, and thin red or green ribbon. You just roll the newspaper into the bottom of the container so that the stems have room to keep the pocket. Cut the roses at their lowest length, where the stems reach from the bottom of the container to the rim. The same from fem. Stick the stems of the fern until the fern looks like a “fare” over the edges of the container. They put the roses in a vase on the side of the fern stems so that the roses are in the middle and surrounded by green ferns. Now in uitta.
Whether you choose red ribbon or green ribbon, the ribbon should go around the neck of the vessel in the narrowest section (if it exists). Where it meets the uitta, make an X to intercept the uitta south. Tape the ribbon to that place, in the vessel. Heating glue gun. Loosen the ribbon, and drop the glue into the container where the ribbon lay. Press the ribbon next to the vessel into a drop of glue and hold for two minutes. Release slowly and place another drop of glue on the ribbon where you placed the last ribbon. Press the last ribbon into the glue for two minutes, and let it go easily. Cut the ribbon two inches past the “interception” on either side to match the shape. Step back and enjoy your Kwanzaa Floral Arrangement.
en “light” in your house
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Decorate to host a week-long Kwanzaa celebration.