While Kwanzaa occurs around the time of other festive ... red and green flag, and a Kinara — a candle holder that holds seven candles. Three red candles are placed on the left of the Kinara ...

What are the seven symbols of Kwanzaa? The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are the Kinara, a candle holder; Mishumaa Saba, seven candles; Mkeka, the mat; Mazao, crops; Muhindi, ears of corn; Kikombe Cha ...

They’re ultimately universal, and that’s one of the most powerful parts of Kwanzaa,” Qaasim said. • Light the kinara each night: The seven candles on the kinara — the candle holder ...