Hi,

I think this is a great idea! You and your husband could find out
what musuem or organization is having an event and take her or you could go to you local library and pick up some books on Kwanzaa and celebrate it at your house.

My mother who is (aa) took her nephew's German girlfriend(they were visiting from Germany) and their daughter who is biracial to a Kwanzaa celebration held at an african american museum. All of them loved it. The first candle was lit, a little history given, and some children and adults did an african dance. Even though the baby was 2 she was mesmerized by it all. She clapped and even tried to mimick some of the singing and dancing . Her mother really enjoyed it also.

Traditionally my mother does a ceremony and has the rest of my extended family over. She passes out small gifts and has dinner. Gifts are made not bought. She also asks family memebers to wear something afro-centric -even if it is just a hat, or scarf.

As a childrens's librarian let me recommend a few books:

young child

My first Kwanzaa book by Deborah Chocolate
Kente Colors " "
Seven Days of Kwanzaa by Ella Grier
Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Kwanzaa by A.P. Porter
Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L Washington

A great craft book is Crafts for Kwanzaa by Kathy Ross

As a former teacher and a children's librarian I like to share a book, share a food item and do a craft so that it's memorable because you use all the senses-touch, taste, smell and hearing.

You can check at Borders or B. Dalton for newer books also if you want to buy.

The kinara (candle holder can be pricey but shop around Ive seen them range between 30-60 dollars, but if you can find the whole set it might be better. If your husband is handy he could make the kinara and unity cup out of wood.

Linens and Things or Bed Bath and Beyond will have the black candles (sometimes they are hard to find).

Hope these helps! Let me know how it goes