Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 with different rituals and practices, depending on your household. The holiday focuses on the seven principles of African heritage, which include Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).
Over the course of the weeklong holiday, the principles are honored through singing, dancing, storytelling, and a candle-lighting ritual. The three red, three green, and one black candle are placed in a kinara (candle holder), and one is lit on every day of the holiday to show appreciation for the seven guiding principles.
If you have all your gifts in order and think you're all set for the seven days of Kwanzaa only to find that your candles are too melted or lost, we've got you covered. We found a selection of traditional Kwanzaa candles and candle sets that include a kinara for your Kwanzaa ceremony this year. These are our top candle choices.
These handmade, cube-shaped Kwanzaa candles are painted in the traditional colors of red, green, and black. Each candle is adorned with a symbol representing one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This is the perfect set of Kwanzaa candles if you're looking for something a little less traditional.
Opt for this personal Kwanzaa kinara and candles if you're looking for a more intimate addition to your Kwanzaa ceremony.
The 5.5-inch candles fit in the marble plastic 3D-printed kinara, but because of its smaller size, it is recommended to place only the candles that will be burned each day into the stand. Place all candles in the kinara for decorative purposes before Kwanzaa begins.
Thanks to your choice of length (ranging from 6 to 12 inches) and the honeycomb beeswax construction, these Kwanzaa candles will glow perfectly in your kinara this year. Made with renewable pure beeswax, these candles have a subtle and natural honey fragrance.
These 10-inch candles are hand-dipped, dripless, and smokeless. As Amazon’s choice for Kwanzaa candles, you can’t go wrong with this set, especially since they're so incredibly affordable.
If you've always found your space too small for a traditional kinara and candles, opt for these compact votive options. Made from beeswax in the traditional colors and at only 2 inches tall, they're a great way to keep the spirit and celebration alive, regardless of how much space you have.
Want to make this Kwanzaa one the family will never forget? Then start things off by crafting the kinara candles yourselves with this Kwanzaa Candlemaking Kit. It's a great way for family members of almost any age to take part in making the holiday even more personal.
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