Kwanzaa Kinara

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This Kwanzaa Kinara puzzle was created for a special customer in Kansas.

Perfect for celebrating, or creating family tradition.

11 Chunky pieces!

Under each candle, you'll find the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa:

Umoja (Unity)

Umojia emphasizes unity within families, communities, and the African diaspora. Observe it by lighting the first candle, representing unity, on the Kinara.

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

Kujichagulia encourages individuals to shape their own destinies. Groups engage in activities that encourage self-reflection and personal goal-setting. Usually, kids must research and share short narratives about public figures from Black history—from Martin Luther King Jr. to Rihanna—whose achievements were attributed to persistence.

Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

The third principle stresses collaboration and shared responsibility for community development. Expect to participate in collective projects or volunteer work to improve the local community.

Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

Ujamaa promotes financial literacy and entrepreneurship by highlighting community-based businesses or social enterprises that provide collective prosperity. Families try to buy from or support local Black-owned businesses. Conversations revolve around economic empowerment, responsible spending, and the power of investing. Elders pass down financial advice and money lessons to younger generations.

Nia (Purpose)

Nia encourages setting community-oriented goals and working toward them, collectively. Groups discuss problems they face and set goals to overcome them for the betterment of the community. A break for an individualistic mindset, this principle encourages deriving purpose from helping others and seeing oneself as an integral part of a larger society that deeply relies on their talents.

Kuumba (Creativity)

This sixth principle celebrates creativity and fosters continuous improvement. This is a fun day to engage in creative activities, such as art-, music-, or craft-making. Expect to incorporate African words and West African Adinkra symbols. Handmade gifts are exchanged, emphasizing the value of personal creativity in each.

Imani (Faith)

Imani encourages belief in oneself, community, and positive change. The final candle on the Kinara closes the celebration with a symbol of faith. Families engage in discussions or activities that encourage optimism, planning for, and belief in a positive future. This is also the most festive day, celebrated with a large, potluck-style meal (called Karamu) open to all.