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20 Best Kwanzaa Decorations to Spruce up Your Home This Holiday Season

Honor African-American culture in style with these affordable decor options.

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Kwanzaa is an annual holiday that highlights the history and beauty of African-American culture and acknowledges African-Americans' ties to their African roots. Although Kwanzaa traditions have been around since 1966, finding decor for the holiday isn't always easy. That's why we've gathered up the best traditional and modern Kwanzaa decorations to help you spruce up your home for the week-long festivities.

Our list includes decor from Black-owned businesses as well as popular retailers like Amazon and Etsy. Embrace Kwanzaa candles (we found a chic hand-carved kinara!), or purchase a Kwanzaa learning blanket to teach houseguests about the seven principles (Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamas, Nia, Kuumba and Imani). You can also weave in the signature colors of the holiday — green (the abundance of Africa), red (the blood of our ancestry) and black (community) — with paper chains, garlands and table runners.

This year, go all out with your decor, especially if you plan to host an at-home gathering any time during the week of December 26 to January 1. Looking for gift ideas? Check out our guide to the best Kwanzaa gifts.

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A LEARNING STATEMENT FOR THE HOME

Kwanzaa Learning Blanket

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Kwanzaa Learning Blanket
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This reversible throw blanket makes a colorful statement in any part of your home. It features the kinara and seven candles on one side and the seven principles of Kwanzaa and their meanings on the other.

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Kwanzaa Candles Garden Flag

Kwanzaa Candles Garden Flag

Don't forget about the garden. Give your lawn and porch a Kwanzaa-themed upgrade with an eye-catching yard sign that's double-sided and displays the principles and their meanings.

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TRADITIONAL KWANZAA DECOR

Kwanzaa Kinara Set

Kwanzaa Kinara Set

Consider this set that comes with some of the essentials you need to pull off a successful Kwanzaa celebration. You'll get a hand-carved kinara, an Umoja unity cup and seven traditional Mishumaa Saba candles.

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Burlap Happy Kwanzaa Banner

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Burlap Happy Kwanzaa Banner
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Advertised as being made of 100% natural jute burlap, this banner will bring a rustic vibe to your Kwanzaa decorations, especially if you have a brick fireplace. Plus, they're pre-strung, so there's no need to worry about the time it'll take to slide the flags through the string.

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Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Pillow Case

Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Pillow Case
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This 20 x 20 inch pillow cover has an invisible zipper and is made of linen for durability. The design showcases "Kwanzaa" on the front, features the seven principles on the sides and has an image of the seven candles in the center.

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MODERN HOLIDAY DECOR

Kwanzaa Definition Print

Kwanzaa Definition Print
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Download and print this wall art to hang on any bare wall in the home. You can even contact the seller to change the background color, print orientation or wording. Plus, it's a piece you can feature all year long to remind you and guests of the holiday.

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Kwanzaa Paper Chain

Kwanzaa Paper Chain
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This set comes with 90 chain links and 30 paper tassels to use as a garland for the stairwell or mantel. Try it as wall-to-ceiling decor for doorways or as a photo backdrop to add some fun to your celebration.

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Kwanzaa Garland

Kwanzaa Garland
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Choose your length and spacing of the balls for this felt garland. They make a simple addition to Kwanzaa decor, whether they're added to your mantel or used as a table centerpiece.

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Personalized Africa-Shaped Ornaments

Personalized Africa-Shaped Ornaments
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Customize these Africa-shaped ornaments with your word of choice or buy one that highlights one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. You can even purchase a full set, where you'll get one of each to hang on your Christmas tree.

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Kwanzaa-Inspired Cupcake Toppers

Kwanzaa-Inspired Cupcake Toppers
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Choose to get five, 10 or 20 African kente toppers for cupcakes, cakes or any other desserts you plan on making or buying for your Kwanzaa gathering. You'll get a mix of black, green, red and gold that you can clean and reuse every year.

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Kuumba Principle Balloon

Kuumba Principle  Balloon
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Kuumba is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa and represents using creativity to enhance your community. So, it only makes sense to have this wording in your home using balloons. They're shipped to you flat and come with a straw to inflate and string to hang. P.S. The seller has the other principles on their site as well.

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Kwanzaa Party Decorations Kit

Kwanzaa Party Decorations Kit
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Purchasing decoration sets are great if you're short on time. With this kit, you'll receive one tissue garland, one perforated tissue fan and four honeycomb balls.

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Dancing Women Tapestry Table Placemats

Dancing Women Tapestry Table Placemats
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These intricate dining placemats come in a set of four and have a solid red backing. They're lightweight, durable and made of woven cotton.

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Personalized Kwanzaa Placemat

Personalized Kwanzaa Placemat
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Celebrate the holiday with a personalized place mat featuring the name of your little one. Use the mat for dinner time, lunch time or any moment your baby is ready to eat. It's fully laminated and has round corners for safety.

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Happy Kwanzaa Porch Banner

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Happy Kwanzaa Porch Banner
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When it comes to decorations, don't forget about the outside of your home, especially the front door. Let everyone know what annual holiday you're celebrating with a Happy Kwanzaa banner that's easy to hang, water-proof and reusable.

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African Beaded Animal Ornaments

African Beaded Animal Ornaments
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Made of recycled wire and glass beads, these ornaments are handmade and come in a set of three. You'll get an elephant, giraffe and hippo to hang on your tree. And when it's time for the tree to go, use them as table decor.

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Kwanzaa Runner

Kwanzaa Runner
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The bright colors, vivid pattern and Kwanzaa label in front makes this linen runner an ideal addition to the table, mantel, fireplace, chest or TV stand.

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Kwanzaa Windsock Hanging Decor

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Kwanzaa Windsock Hanging Decor
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Add these flags to your porch or yard and watch them float in the wind. They have a windbreak design, come in a set of two, and are even waterproof.

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Kwanzaa Paper Straw Decor

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 Kwanzaa Paper Straw Decor
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Here's a set that comes with 24 Black heritage paper cut outs, 25 paper straws and 40 clear stickers. Use them to deck out your beverage bar and cut the straws in half to use as potential cupcake toppers.

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Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

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