Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii
November, 2006
Christmas in Hawaii last year was as festive as ever, and some very well priced, holiday airfares were found (as I expect they will be this year) with airfares as low as $298 roundtrip U.S. West Coast - Honolulu.
Christmas time in Hawaii is among my favorite remembrances of living on Oahu and the Big Island (island of Hawaii). I loved hearing the school children belt out their favorites like "Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe," and the Hawaiian version of "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Outdoor concerts in Honolulu are the best. Hearing "Silent Night" sung in English and Hawaiian by an angelic choir on a balmy evening under the stars with palm trees swaying is an experience not to be missed. Just walking downtown is a delight during the holidays. At the interisland terminal, the Honolulu Airport's towering Chriistmas tree was aglow with golden lights highlighting the lauhala woven pineapples.
Holidays in Hawaii, especially Christmas are widely celebrated. Even many of the Buddhist families participate in Christmas traditions, especially the Japanese-Americans, who come from long standing traditions of gift giving. If you're visiting the islands for the holidays, you will find a myriad of Christmas events on Oahu, actually on all the islands, but more so on Oahu.
In Hawaii, Santa gives his reindeer a Christmas break and arrives in a canoe, barefoot, tanned and with his red furry pants rolled up. On Oahu, his first stop is, as it is for most of Hawaii's visitors, Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Some of my favorite Oahu Christmas events the Honolulu Lights holiday trolley rides and the music – choirs, orchestras and local style bands are found everywhere with free concerts at malls and on the beach. Adding to the holiday fun, many of Hawaii's most popular musicians like the Brothers Cazimero and perform regularly in Waikiki.
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