{"id":13223,"date":"2022-10-27T22:21:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T03:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=13223"},"modified":"2022-10-28T05:53:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:53:13","slug":"happy-kwanzaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/happy-kwanzaa","title":{"rendered":"Wish Loved Ones a Happy Kwanzaa with These Holiday Celebration Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13225\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-Kwanzaa-cards.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Kwanzaa cards\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-Kwanzaa-cards.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-Kwanzaa-cards-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/happy-Kwanzaa-cards-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is a time for wonderful cultural celebrations \u2014 including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a holiday filled with creativity, gratitude, and displays of the core principles of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African heritage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrating Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year and are looking for some fun ideas or simply want to know more about the holiday so you can send a message to those who celebrate, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here\u2019s our guide to how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrate Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 along with beautiful card ideas to help you say \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to someone special.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is <\/b><b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> All About?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13226\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kid-lighting-up-candles-to-celebrate-Kwanzaa.jpeg\" alt=\"Happy Kwanzaa: kid lighting up candles to celebrate Kwanzaa\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kid-lighting-up-candles-to-celebrate-Kwanzaa.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kid-lighting-up-candles-to-celebrate-Kwanzaa-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kid-lighting-up-candles-to-celebrate-Kwanzaa-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African American culture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, heritage, principles, and values. It was created by activist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maulana Karenga<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1966 and designed originally as an alternative to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that celebrates Black culture and history. It\u2019s not a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">religious holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but a cultural one. These days, many people celebrate both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">religious holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their choice, and it\u2019s seen as an additional holiday instead of a replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swahili phrase<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">matunda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ya <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kwanza,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d which means \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first fruits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d \u2014 with an extra \u201ca\u201d on the end to symbolize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seven principles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These seven principles of African heritage, also known as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-organization.org\/nguzosaba\/NguzoSaba.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nguzo Saba<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are celebrated over the seven days of December 26 to January 1 as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umoja<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Unity) \u2014 to aim for and foster unity within the family, race, nation, and community<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kujichagulia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-determination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2014 to define, create, and speak for ourselves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ujima<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collective work and responsibility<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2014 to work together to build and maintain our communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ujamaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooperative economics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2014 to create and maintain our own stores and businesses so that we profit from them together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nia (Purpose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2014 to strive toward building a community that restores our traditional greatness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuumba<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Creativity) \u2014 to create and find ways to leave our community more beautiful than it was before us<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imani (Faith<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2014 to believe in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seven principles of Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represent the strong values within communities of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African heritage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and guide the different ways to celebrate and honor the holiday and its traditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8 Wonderful Ways to <\/b><b>Celebrate Kwanzaa<\/b><b> This Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13228\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/table-setting-for-Kwanzaa-celebration.jpeg\" alt=\"Happy Kwanzaa: table setting for Kwanzaa celebration\" width=\"850\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/table-setting-for-Kwanzaa-celebration.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/table-setting-for-Kwanzaa-celebration-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/table-setting-for-Kwanzaa-celebration-768x433.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of culture, community, and coming together to make things better. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate throughout <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa or to say \u201cHappy Kwanzaa\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to loved ones this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Learn About the Holiday<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to celebrating this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African American holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, now is the perfect time to learn more about it. Much like other holidays around this time of year, such as<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/online-christmas-cards\">Christmas<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/hanukkah-party-ideas\">Hanukkah<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/new-years-eve-party\">New Year&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has its own traditions and a rich heritage that deserves a deep read. Head to your local library or attend a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your community to learn more about this key part of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black history<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Create a <\/b><b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Display<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> display is a wonderful way to honor the traditions of the holiday within your home. Find or set up a table within your home, somewhere that it can be seen and enjoyed. Place a woven mat on the table, with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kinara<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (seven-branch <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candle holder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and mishumaa saba (the seven candles) on top. These candles represent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seven principles of Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also add a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unity cup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to symbolize the unity of family and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish your display with crops like squash, sweet potatoes, and dried ears of corn. These symbolic foods represent the bounty of the harvest, while the ears of corn specifically represent any children celebrating the holiday in the home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Cook Up a Feast<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, a feast known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karamu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is held on the sixth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">day of Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. During <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karamu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, friends, family members, and the community gather together to enjoy a rich meal followed by dancing. Popular dishes to serve include jerk chicken, catfish, collard greens, okra stew, and gumbo \u2014 but you can also include personal favorites and recipes passed down through the generations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Give and Receive Thoughtful Gifts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a time for community and sharing, which is why people often give beautiful, thoughtful gifts to each other during the holiday. These small gifts are often homemade or practical (like a book) \u2014 but buying gifts from<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oprahdaily.com\/life\/a32731286\/black-owned-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Black-owned businesses<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another great way to honor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seven principles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and wish someone \u201cHappy Kwanzaa.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Light the Mishumaa Saba<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key part of the daily routine during <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is lighting the mishumaa saba. These candles, placed in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kinara<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seven principles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A black candle stands in the center to represent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black people<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Three red candles to the left represent the Black struggle, while the three green candles to the right represent hope. Each day, a new candle is lit from left to right until all shine brightly together on the seventh day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Attend a <\/b><b>Kwanzaa Celebration<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to get excited about the holiday and celebrate with your community is to attend a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event or ceremony. Events are held throughout the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">days of Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and often feature music, singing, dancing, and artistic performances. If you can\u2019t find an event in your local area, plan a road trip to one nearby \u2014 or consider hosting your own!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Give Your Time and Resources to Others<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminds us of the importance of community and building up those around us. This makes it a great time of year to get involved with volunteering in your local community or giving your time, expertise, or resources to charity projects. You could also choose to shop with Black stores, donate funds to community projects, or help out your neighbors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Send a Thoughtful <\/b><b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to share the love this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> season, send a beautiful<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>online card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to someone who celebrates the holiday \u2014 or to someone with whom you want to share the joy of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a wonderful and easy way to celebrate with loved ones wherever they are in the world. You can also consider sending a card to everyone in your local community to wish them a \u201cHappy Kwanzaa.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Beautiful Cards to Help You Say &#8220;<\/b><b>Happy Kwanzaa<\/b><b>&#8220;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Greenvelope, our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/kwanzaa\"><strong>Kwanzaa<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are inspired by traditional colors, patterns, and symbols with a contemporary twist. Customize any design by changing the layout, fonts, and colors \u2014 then add a personal message to wish someone a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below are a handful of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Flowing Stripes <\/b><b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13224\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13224\" class=\"wp-image-13224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flowing-Stripes-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Flowing Stripes Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flowing-Stripes-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flowing-Stripes-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/flowing-stripes\/yellow\/kwanzaa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flowing Stripes card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features the classic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> color palette with modern waves that mix contemporary styling with the traditional aspects of the holiday. There\u2019s room on the front for a beautiful large photo and space on the reverse for a personal message or poem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Kinara<\/b> <b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13227\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13227\" class=\"wp-image-13227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinara-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Kinara Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinara-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinara-Card-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your love and wish everyone a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/kinara\/creme\/kwanzaa\">Kinara card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The modern illustration style, traditional colors, and symbolism of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kinara<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mishumaa saba come together to create a joyful card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Seven Principles<\/b> <b>Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13229\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13229\" class=\"wp-image-13229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Seven-Principles-Card.jpg\" alt=\"The Seven Principles Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Seven-Principles-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Seven-Principles-Card-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace the meaning behind the holiday with this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/the-seven-principles\/red\/kwanzaa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Seven Principles greeting card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each of the principles is spelled out on the front of this card for a beautiful reminder of what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about. The gold foil effect border and text add a touch of elegance to the card, which has lots of space on the back for your personal greetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrate Kwanzaa<\/b><b> Your Way<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wonderful time of year, filled with reminders about the importance of family, community, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seven principles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use these ideas to help you plan a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kwanzaa celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your loved ones or to inspire you to learn more about the holiday and show appreciation for those who celebrate. However you enjoy the holiday, we wish you a very happy Kwanzaa.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is a time for wonderful cultural celebrations \u2014 including Kwanzaa. 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