24 Kwanzaa Greetings to Adorn Your Cards This Year

It's almost time to celebrate Kwanzaa, and thus, almost time to get your pen ready to write some Kwanzaa greeting messages. "Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration of African heritage and unity," says Tami Claytor, owner of Always Appropriate: Image & Etiquette Consulting, an image and etiquette consulting firm in New York City. "It is not a religious holiday nor is it a substitution for Christmas, but rather it is a time when people of African descent gather to reflect on the holiday's core principles of community, family and shared values."

Each of the seven days of the week-long holiday focuses on one of the holiday's guiding principles, which are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Those principles are a great place to start if you're wondering how to say "happy Kwanzaa" in a greeting card.

Whether you're curious about special Kwanzaa sayings or just looking to write some well-wishes to friends and family in a holiday card, we've got a few ideas on how to wish someone a "happy Kwanzaa" below. It's appropriate to extend Kwanzaa messages during the entire seven days of festivities, says Claytor. "Whether a warm smile or beautiful card, sincere Kwanzaa wishes are always appreciated!"

In this article:

• Kwanzaa Greetings to Your Partner
• Kwanzaa Greetings to a Couple
• Kwanzaa Greetings to Friends
• Kwanzaa Greetings to Family

Kwanzaa Greetings to Your Partner

Wondering what Kwanzaa sayings you should share with your most special person? Whether it's your first holiday card exchange as a married couple or you've celebrated many wedding anniversaries, it's a wonderful time to honor the love and unity you share. Here are some "happy Kwanzaa" quotes for your partner.

• To my love on Kwanzaa: May you know how much light you bring to my life.
• Sending my love to you on Kwanzaa and always.
• May the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa remain in our minds and hearts always.
• Happy Kwanzaa, my love!
• Wishing the blessings of Umoja and Imani on our union.
• May our love shine brighter than the candles of the kinara. Happy Kwanzaa!

Kwanzaa Greetings to a Couple

"Happy Kwanzaa" wishes for a couple, whether they're friends, neighbors or coworkers, are those that bring warmth to their hearts during this time of celebration, togetherness and special cultural traditions.

• May Kwanzaa bring you prosperity and joy.
• This Kwanzaa, may you embrace the seven guiding principles.
• May the warmth of the seven candles bring light to your lives.
• May the Kwanzaa harvest you share together be fruitful.
• Celebrating love, community and togetherness this Kwanzaa season.
• Wishing you both a Kwanzaa full of love, respect and unity.

Kwanzaa Greetings to Friends

Tell your friends how much they mean to you this year as you celebrate the season of Kwanzaa. Here, we've listed some touching Kwanzaa blessings for your friends. Bonus points if you include them in some cute couples holiday cards they'll want to hang on the fridge.

• Heri za Kwanzaa! (Swahili for Happy Kwanzaa)
• You're in our thoughts during Kwanzaa and throughout the year.
• Sending Kwanzaa wishes to my beloved friend! May the spirit of Umoja guide you this season.
• Honoring friendship and community this Kwanzaa season. I am grateful for your presence in my life.
• Celebrating peace and heritage this Kwanzaa season. May you always remember your connection to our community.
• Wishing you a bountiful harvest on this joyous Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa Greetings to Family

Whether you'll be celebrating alongside them or from afar as you split holidays with your partner's family, this season is a wonderful time to let your loved ones know just how much you care. Start by sharing a heartfelt Kwanzaa holiday greeting like the options we've included below.

• My prayer is that the light of the seven candles will guide you and bring warmth to your life this Kwanzaa.
• May you receive many blessings this Kwanzaa season.
• Wishing you a reflective Kwanzaa season: May you always live by the guiding principles.
• As we come together and reflect on this Kwanzaa season, may your life be filled with love and light.
• This Kwanzaa season, we celebrate our family's heritage, whether close together or miles apart.
• May our hearts be filled with peace and joy as we gather to celebrate Kwanzaa.
  

Additional reporting by Shyla Watson