Two of the seven candles in the kinara are lit. Everyone brings something good to eat to a feast, such as fruits or vegetables. All year long, people are encouraged to buy food right in their own neighborhood. It stands for hopes and dreams for the future. Corn is placed on the Kwanzaa table, one ear for each child.
Corn symbolizes parents' wishes for children to grow up strong and happy.
Kuumba means creativity. Individuals are encouraged to find ways to make their homes and the world more beautiful. Hand-made mkeka or place mats are created to set all the other Kwanzaa symbols upon. Each child receives zawadi or gifts from his or her parents. These are for promises kept during the year.