The color of the African peoples is what black stands for on the Kwanzaa flag. The blood shed by the African ancestors of African-Americans in the United States is what red stands for. The hope for a good future is what green stands for.
Green, Black and red, like the colors of the candles...
The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green. Kwanzaa is the holiday for ancient Africa for their celebration of Christmas.
Seven (7) candles are found on the Kwanzaa kinara. Specifically, there are three red, one black, and three green. The previously mentioned colors are arranged in left-to-right order.
the colors are red, green,and black.
The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green. Kwanzaa is the holiday for ancient Africa for their celebration of Christmas.
Purple and Gold
Yes, yellow as the color of the kernels in an ear of corn, is a color used for kwanzaa. But it is not one of the three main colors. Specifically, seven candles in the special candle holder called the kinara are grouped into one of three colors. The candles represent unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith are what the seven candles represent in kwanzaa. The candles are color coded. Three are red, one is black, and three are green. The previously mentioned colors are arranged in left-to-right order.
The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green: Black represents the color of the African Americans; red stands for the struggle of the people; and green represents the hills of Africa and hope. For a site that tells you "Everything about Kwaanzaa," click on the Related Link.
songs, presents, blue and silver colors, and a tree
christmas, hanukkah and kwanzaa
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
The crops, the mat, the kinara, the corn, the seven candles, the unity cup, and the gifts are the symbols of kwanzaa. Specifically, the kinara is the candle holder for the three red, one black and three green candles of the lighting ceremony aspect of kwanzaa. The candles celebrate unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.