Is a Kwanaa Kinara sort of like a Hanukkah Menorah?

Answer by  Alexios (161)

The Kinara looks very much like a Menorah, although it only has seven candles. However, its purpose is not religious, and do not represent a historical event like the candles in a menorah do. They instead represent the principles of Kwanzaa.

Answer by  Anonymous

An actual "Menorah", which was lit in the Temple has 7 candles. We have Menorah's but, we don't light them because there is no temple. What we light at Channukah is a Channukia and it has 8 candles plus the shumash which is the "servant" candle.

Answer by  lieferikson (46)

They are similar in that each hold candles. However, there are differing amounts of candles representing different things. The Menorah holds 8 candles representing the 8 days of Hanukkah. The Kinara holds 7 candles, representing the values of Kwanzaa.