20 Kwanzaa Decoration Ideas to Brighten Your Home for the Holiday

What you can expect from this set: one Kwanzaa candle holder, seven candles, and a wood unity cup. Made of real wood, these pieces are sure to last so you can use them again next year.

The table setting is an important part of any holiday decor, so when decorating for Kwanzaa, take out your colorful runner. Don't have one? Snag this piece from Amazon, which measures 13 by 72 inches and fits a table that can seat four to six people.

For anyone hosting a large group, it may not be feasible to use your finest plates and glassware (think of all the dirty dishes afterwards!). To make cleanup easier for yourself, pick up this 120-piece disposable tableware set.

In the days leading up to Kwanzaa, a fun activity for your kids is to let them decorate the windows with these stickers. They can simply peel off and stick anywhere they like.

For something handmade and unique, grab this Kwanzaa kinara set from Atlanta-based retailer The Black Art Depot. All of the sets are hand carved out of wood in Ghana by local artisans, and available in black or brown (with and without candles).

As you finish decorating the exterior of your home for Christmas, don't forget to show off your Kwanzaa spirit as well. These waterproof signs can be easily set up in your front lawn.

When your guests arrive, make sure they're properly greeted at the front door with this colorful banner.

Go one step further and change up your doormat for this holiday, too. This item is especially great for those who live in an apartment building, where decorating your door (or nonexistent lawn) is not possible.

This coloring book will keep the kids entertained as the adults mingle and catch up. Best of all, you'll get some free art out of this since you can frame their completed illustrations (as long as you don't mind them coloring outside of the lines...).

This handmade cozy fleece blanket features the seven principles and their meaning along with an image of the kinara. This blanket can also be hung up on the wall or act as a table covering during the holiday.

These 100 percent linen placemats measure 12 by 18 inches and are waterproof, ensuring whatever messes happen during dinner doesn't get all over the table or floor.

If you have drinks at the party, you'll want to pop a Kwanzaa-themed straw into everyone's cup. For the teachers who are helping their students learn about the different holidays in December, the straws are a fun way to further incorporate the holiday spirit into their classroom during snack time.

These towels measure 18 by 26 inches and are made of 100 percent high-quality durable fibers. They're machine washable and you can tumble dry them on low, making the clean up process that much easier. Did we mention they're also ultra soft?

Whether you're a teacher or a mom looking to entertain all the little ones who will be at your home, you need this heart tree craft kit. The kids will love decorating the branches with the cutout hearts that bear the three colors of Kwanzaa. You'll have plenty of table decor for days to come.

Don't forget to decorate your garden as well by hanging this flag among your low growing perennials (as taller flowers and bushes will cover it up). Note: the pole isn't included so you'll want to pick one up from Amazon.

For a simple but still colorful banner you can string on the wall or across the archway, opt for this natural jute burlap design. FYI that it's 8.5 feet in length, in case the measurement affects where you place it.

If you're looking for a handmade and one-of-a-kind kikombe cha umoja, this is for you. This unity cup, which is seven inches tall, was made by a Ghanian artisan using Sese wood.

These doll ornaments are handmade, adding to the preciousness of them. If you celebrate Kwanzaa and Christmas, they're a good way to tie in both holidays on your tree.

Weave these tinsels (in the colors of Kwanzaa) down your bannister to ensure that every part of your home is decorated to the max.

Presents given during Kwanzaa are often handmade and meaningful, so make sure your goodie is tightly secured by wrapping it up in this themed paper.