The candles also represent the Kwanzaa flag (Bendera) created by Marcus Garvey and represent African gods. Red is the color of Shango, the Yoruba god of fire, thunder and lightning; ...

Kwanzaa is celebrated every year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It always lasts seven days for the seven principles. This year, it will be from Thursday, Dec. 26 to Wednesday Jan. 1.

Families will light a Kinara — a candle holder that holds seven candles — for Kwanzaa (SeventyFour/Getty Images) Your support helps us to tell the story. Read more. Support Now.

Kwanzaa decorations FAQ What does the candle-lighting process look like? A. Family members gather Each night from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, and a child lights one candle, upon which everyone discusses ...

Families will light a Kinara — a candle holder that holds seven candles — for Kwanzaa (SeventyFour/Getty Images) Every year on December 26, the annual commemoration of African-American culture ...

The black candle, which represents unity, is lit on the first day of Kwanzaa. Red candles are placed to the left and green to the right and are lit in that order.

How to celebrate Kwanzaa • Light the kinara each night: The seven candles on the kinara — the candle holder — signifies each of the holiday’s principles.. The kinara has three red candles ...

This year, it will be from Thursday, Dec. 26 to Wednesday Jan. 1. What religion is Kwanzaa celebrated in? There is no religion associated with Kwanzaa as it was created to be a nonreligious holiday.