Each family celebrates this day in their own way and style. But most celebrations include songs, dances, storytelling, poetry reading and a large meal to enjoy the festival. Most people also present gifts to their loved ones to express their love. An ideal present persuades growth, self-determination, community pride and success to whom it is presented. Some families exchange gifts throughout the celebration of this day. Even they relate their daily presents to one of the seven Kwanza principles.

You can also celebrate Kwanza by exchanging gifts from your loved ones as Kwanza’s presents. Below are the lists of some gift ideas that you can opt as Kwanza’s presents:

• Kinara candle holder with one black, three red and three green candles.
• African folk art or heritage symbol.
• Books of their choice.
• African-based folktales.
• African-motif fabric or pillows.
• Women of Africa CD from Putumayo.
• Baskets full of their favorite items.
• Beautiful beads.
• Their favorite games.
• African themed home décor.
• Woven African textiles.