KWANZAA is derived from the Swahili word, Kwanza (note the original spelling contains only one "a"), which means first fruits. The African American holiday, Kwanzaa (with two A's) is a celebration of family, community, and culture. It begins on December 26 and ends January 1 each year.
This blog focuses on images and links to Kwanzaa dolls and additional Kwanzaa information.
Festivals of the World Kwanzaa Barbie with Kwanzaa Keeya
Kwanzaa Keeya
Possible Dreams Kwanza Santa (includes dashiki and kufi-clad lad who lights a kinara candle)
Nomsa Celebrates Kwanzaa by Madame Alexander looks quite elegant in gold lamé gown with earth tone coat and head wrap.
One of my favorite Mahogany holiday greeting cards features a trio of angels wearing Kente cloth-trimmed gowns. One angel has a crooked halo.
Kwanzaa Links:
Doll Shopping for Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa Paper Dolls
The Official Kwanzaa Website
Robert Tonner's 15-inch vinyl Kwanza doll from 1997
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