A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa " Hooray! Hooray! It's time to get ready for Kwanzaa." During the seven days of Kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest chil... [Read more]
From Preparation To Celebration, Make Your Kwanzaa A Family Tradition! Traditionally, Kwanzaa brings family, friends, and the community together for a winter celebration. But Kwanzaa can be a part of your life year round. The twenty million people of African descent who celebrate this holiday ste... [Read more]
Two-Tone Mug. "Umoja" (pronounced "ooh-MOE-jah") means "Unity" One of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. Art by Nazaire ~ NGUZO SABA (The Seven Principles) ~ December 26 ~ Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. Decembe... [Read more]
Basic T-Shirt. Kwanzaa Gifts & Kwanzaa T-Shirts: Funny Kwanzaa T Shirt designs. This Kwanzaa T-Shirt is a perfect choice for the African American Holiday. Happy Kwanzaa shirts for all. Descriptive Words: Kwanzaa Gifts, African American, black celebration, black holiday, afrocentric, afro, eth... [Read more]
An introduction to the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa describes the history and traditions of the celebration, current practices, suggested activities, and goals for the future. Reprint. [Read more]
L'il Rabbit searches for a gift for his grandmother when she is sick during Kwanzaa, and surprises her with the best gift of all. Includes "The Nguzo Saba - The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. [Read more]
There is a wide range of unique African American gifts available today. For history buffs, a figurine of a historical figure would be a welcome gift for any occasion. Figurines of Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Madam C.J. Walker, Ida Wells, Frederick Douglas or a Buffalo Soldier, Tuskegee Airman or member of the Kansas Infantry will be proudly displayed.
Some African Americans collect memorabilia that has to do with the life, punishment, flight and emancipation of their ancestors. These collectors love to receive replicas of posters, documents and segregation signs. Some collect such things as chains and shackles that can be purchased at auction sales and are a part of history that is slowly fading away.
If your gift recipient is a lover of angels, there are so many beautiful ones available on today’s market. Angels are popular and now you can purchase a line of African American angels. From the innocence and simplicity of child angels to the exquisite angels with flocked wings and carat gold trim, angels bring the feeling of love and peace into a home.
For a warm cozy feeling, give your gift recipient a blanket or throw. Perfect for a wedding gift is a throw that depicts an African American couple jumping the broom. Black Heroes and African American Women are honored on throws and many have cushions to match. Throws depicting more contemporary scenes are also available.
For the religious gift recipient, give a beautiful Bible cover or organizer that shows a scene from the Good Book with African Americans going about their daily business of worshipping and praising God. Praying Hands and Mud Cloth designs are also available.
For children, there are a wide variety of books and games available. A good read is always welcome to the avid reader. Children will love learning about their culture by reading such books as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas or The Underground Railroad. These books teach children the history of both their ancestry and America.
From African American calendars, books and figurines to CDs, DVDs and posters, you can easily find a unique gift for those of African American descent. Check stores that carry unique gift items or search online for that very special gift made just for the gift recipient.