noun
- plural of kinara; a candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations, typically holding seven candles representing the seven principles of Kwanzaa
Usage: cultural term; often capitalized when referring to the Kwanzaa observance
Examples
- The family arranged the kinaras on the table for their Kwanzaa celebration.
- Each kinara holds seven candles, one for each principle of Kwanzaa.
- During Kwanzaa, many households display kinaras as a central part of their altar.
- The kinaras were decorated with corn and other harvest symbols.