Kwanzaa Party Favors

Make a miniature flag as a party favor for each person you invite to your holiday karamu, or Kwanzaa celebration feast. It's an easy craft activity that everyone can take part in.

Kwanzaa Party Favors Kwanzaa Crafts

What You'll Need:

White construction paper
Scissors
Red, black, and green markers
Craft glue
Toothpicks

Cut small rectangles (about 1-1/2x1 inches) from white paper. Color the top third of each rectangle red, the middle third black, and the bottom third green.

Glue each of these flags to a toothpick pole by dabbing glue on the back edge of each square. Then roll the glued edge around a toothpick.
Stick the decorated toothpick in a cupcake or other food to make the flag stand up -- and the goodies stand out!

What's the News? Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, with a special principle or belief, such as Unity, celebrated on each day. Many people start the nightly celebrations by asking, "Habari Gani?" That means, "What's the news?" To respond, they answer with the word for the principle of the day.

Homemade Kwanzaa candles also make great party favors. On the next page you can learn how to make these colorful candles yourself.

For more fun activities and crafts for kids, see:

• Kids Crafts
• Holiday Crafts
• Kids Activities