There are many symbols of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa
candelabra is called a kinara.
The seven candles that are
placed in the kinara are called the Mishumaa
Saba.
The straw mat that the kinara
is placed on is a mkeka.
Ears of corn are also placed on
the mat, one to represent each child in the
household. They are called the muhindi.
A fruit basket is placed on the
mkeka, and is called the mazao.
The unity cup is also placed on the mkeka, and is
called the kikombe cha umoja.
Finally, all the gifts are
called the zawadi and are traditionally given on
Imani - the last day of Kwanzaa.
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