Create cultural art with free Kwanzaa coloring pages for kids. Create some special moments with 20 detailed black and white designs based on this special occasion.
Kwanzaa is a special celebration taking place between December 26 and January 1, and it is intended as an alternative festive event that highlights and honors African culture.
The celebration was started by an activist named Maulana Karenga and was inspired by harvest festivals in Africa.
It has developed a strong following in the United States and even a few other places and is an incredible celebration of rich culture.
These pages feature some of the symbols of Kwanzaa, such as kinaras, candles, African decorations, and more!
You’ll also discover some interesting facts about Kwanzaa that you may not have known before.
20 Free Kwanzaa Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. African Drums Used In Kwanzaa Celebration Coloring PDF
One of the main aspects of Kwanzaa is the celebration of African culture, as the celebration draws inspiration from various African festivals. When celebrating Kwanzaa, it’s common to feature clothing and decorations that are brightly colored and African-themed.
2. African Patterns For Kwanzaa
This pattern is so intricate with so many possibilities! There are no wrong ways to color this pattern, and you should let your creativity flow. If you want to stick to traditional Kwanzaa colors, then you can use shades of red, black and green.
3. Basket Filled With Fruits And Vegetables For Kwanzaa
Having a basket of fruits and vegetables is common during Kwanzaa celebrations, as it represents abundance. It’s a reference to the origins of Kwanzaa, which are based on first fruits festivals celebrated in several parts of Africa.
4. Child Wearing Traditional Kwanzaa Clothing
Kwanzaa is a wonderful opportunity to show off African heritage and pride, and wearing traditional clothing is one way to do that. This is a big part of what Maulana Karenga had in mind when founding Kwanzaa. It was intended as a non-religious alternative to celebrate African heritage.
5. Child Lighting Kwanzaa Candles
It’s time to light the candles for Kwanzaa! The tradition is to light seven candles and place them in a special candleholder called a kinara. The reason that seven candles are lit is that they represent the seven principles of African heritage, which we’ll learn more about later in this collection.
6. Family Celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a time when you celebrate family and everything that you are blessed with, and you can bring this special time to life with your color creativity.
7. Family Dancing At A Kwanzaa Celebration
Kwanzaa is a much livelier celebration than many other such occasions, and there is sure to be lots of singing and dancing when celebrating it!
8. Girl Placing Corn On The Kwanzaa Table
There are various symbols that will be displayed during Kwanzaa, and corn is one of the most important. The corn represents children celebrating, and it’s also commonly used in Kwanzaa meals.
9. Kinara With Seven Candles
The candles have been placed in the kinara and are ready for the celebrations. Each one represents the Seven Principles that I mentioned before. These are: Umoja, which means unity. Kujichagulia, which means self-determination. Ujima, meaning collective work and responsibility. If you want to know the other four, keep reading!
10. Kwanzaa Banner With Borders Coloring Sheet
Here’s a beautiful design that you could hang up as a poster to help celebrate Kwanzaa! While we’re at it, let’s finish off the Seven Principles. They are: Ujamaa, which means cooperative economics. Nia, meaning purpose. Kuumba means creativity, and finally, Imani stands for faith.
11. Kwanzaa Kinara Design
The seven candles in the kinara are shining bright, and they will look even more inviting once you have added some lovely colors to this design.
12. Kwanzaa Gift Box
During Kwanzaa, gifts will be exchanged, typically on January 1st. Kwanzaa was initially intended to be an alternative to Christmas, but was later amended so that people who were religious could take part in the celebration as well.
13. Kwanzaa Greeting Card
It’s always a good idea to make a greeting card to present at Kwanzaa, and this page allows you to imagine what that card would look like. You could turn this or other pages in the collection into a real greeting card!
14. Kwanzaa Table Setup
Making a beautiful centerpiece display is a great way to feel the joy of Kwanzaa. The number seven is important to the holiday and not just because of the Seven Principles. Seven is regarded as a perfect number in many belief systems, and even the word Kwanzaa references it. The name comes from the Swahili term matunda ya kwanza, meaning first fruits. An extra a was added to the name so it would have seven letters.
15. Mkeka Mat Under Kwanzaa Symbols
When celebrating Kwanzaa, the various symbols of the celebration will be placed on a special mat called an Mkeka. These mats usually feature the traditional colors of red, black, and green.
16. Parents Teaching Kids About Kwanzaa Values
Kwanzaa is an incredible opportunity for parents to educate their kids on the history of Kwanzaa as well as their African heritage.
17. People Sharing Food During Kwanzaa
One of the most important aspects of Kwanzaa is coming together as a family in order to celebrate and share the love of family, and this page shows off this aspect beautifully.
18. Seven Kwanzaa Principles On Signs
If you struggle to remember the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, then you can color this page and hang it up so that you can always refer to it when you need a reminder.
19. Unity Cup For Kwanzaa
A Unity Cup is often the centerpiece of a Kwanzaa celebration, and it symbolizes unity, togetherness, and community.
20. Zawadi Gifts For Kwanzaa Coloring Page
The final page in this collection features Zawadi gifts. These are presented during Kwanzaa, and they represent the work and sacrifices that parents make for their children.After You Color Your Kwanzaa Pages
- Add some of the decorations and other objects that are tied to your Kwanzaa family traditions.
- Change the details of the characters or design some new ones that look like your own family members.
- Print some of these pages on cardboard and then get an adult to help you cut out the images so that you can prop them up to display during Kwanzaa.