Comments on: Kwanzaa by Ellie of Musing Momma

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:27:24 +0000

Hi Ellie! I enjoyed reading about how you celebrate – I’m always on the lookout for other families who do, as it’s a “new-to-my-family” holiday as well. 🙂 One Kwanzaa craft for you is to make your own kinara! Sound daunting, but most craft stores have wooden cups for candle stick holders. The first year I made our kinara with those wooden components and then I painted it black, red, and green. It’s nice to be able to take one of the Kwanzaa values and add to the symbolism. 🙂

By: Ellie {Musing Momma}

Ellie {Musing Momma} — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:52:04 +0000

In reply to Kathy Radigan.

I’ve never heard of the Feast of the 7 Fishes – you should write about that! 🙂 It is great to know other moms add to their traditions as adults, too. There is so much in the world to learn about and embrace!

By: Ellie {Musing Momma}

Ellie {Musing Momma} — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:50:38 +0000

In reply to Lisa Weinstein.

Thanks, Lisa! I agree – it is about the spirit and tradition and intention, not doing it a “certain way.” Happy holidays to you, too!

By: Ellie {Musing Momma}

Ellie {Musing Momma} — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:49:47 +0000

In reply to hilljean. Thanks! I hope you have the chance to learn more - it really is a great holiday!

By: Kathy Radigan

Kathy Radigan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:16:50 +0000

Ellie, I love this post so much!! I think learning about our heritage through the holidays is so special. My family’s ancestors are from Italy yet we never did anything connected to the traditional Feast of the 7 Fishes. It wasn’t until my sisters and I grew up and out in the world did we even know about it. I love the principals of Kwanza and I love how you have incorporated them into your family. Thank you for sharing this with our readers.

By: Lisa Weinstein

Lisa Weinstein — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:32:54 +0000

Dear Ellie, thank you for your beautiful words that taught me the joys of Kwanzaa! It sounds like you have developed wonderful traditions with your sons. It doesn’t matter that your knowledge came from the internet or that your candles were made out of construction paper, you are sharing your love and values and traditions and helping to shape wonderful memories for your children. I so admire your enthusiasm and energy!!! Lots of happiness to you and your’s this holiday season!
Lisa

By: hilljean

hilljean — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:03:57 +0000

Very interesting! I have always been curious about Kwanzaa and my interest is piqued even more. Sounds like a really neat holiday!