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by Liza Pierce
T’was the Night Before Christmas … Christmas Luau …
UPDATE 2020: Adding the new version by Kimi Miner and Paula Fuga: From Youtube: “Christmas Lū’au has been my favorite song for the holidays ever since I was a little girl! This updated version gives the listener a unique description of how we celebrate Christmas,...
Wishing you LOVE, JOY and PEACE this Christmas!
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Commercialization ruins the spirit of Christmas .... it takes away from what it really is. However, commercialization of Christmas is not a reason to give up celebrating. For us believers, it is the celebration of the birth...
Twelve Days of Christmas in Hawaii … Numbah One Day of Christmas My Tutu Gave To Me …
The 12 Days of Christmas Local Style Numbah One Day of Christmas – by Eaton B. Magoon Jr., Edward Kenny, Gordon N. Phelps Numbah One day of Christmas, my tutu give to me One mynah bird in one papaya tree. Numbah Two day of Christmas, my tutu give to me Two coconut,...
“Wuz Da Kine Night Befoa Da Time Christmas Wen Come” – “Twas The Night Before Christmas” in Hawaiian Pidgin
I have shared a another version of this Hawaiian Pidgin Twas The Night Before Christmas but when I found Pastor Wayne's version I thought I should post this again. This will make sure smile 🙂 This vintage Santa surfing I found in the internet via Pinterest but not...
Newly Hatched Hawksbill Turtles On Their Way To The Ocean On South Maui’s Palauea Beach
Baby Hawksbill Turtle, hatched 11/10/2015 about 7am. White Rock beach, South Maui 🙂 Whoops ... newly hatched turtles fall on their face a lot as they head to the sea. All had good energy and were off to the ocean within minutes. Newly hatched hawksbill turtle...
Did Someone Say ALOHA?
When you're in Hawaii, it is very common to hear the word ALOHA. A day won't pass without you hearing it or seeing it. Aloha is probably one of the most used Hawaiian word. And it has a variety of use and meaning. We use ALOHA to say hello and goodbye, we use it as...
Living on Maui – The Ups and Downs – Pros and Cons
I have been thinking about this topic of “Living on Maui” for the past few weeks. Recently our family’s income was reduced significantly. There were moments of panic and anxiety. Then we prayed, we assessed, we prayed again and we planned. Bottomline, we have to...
Ka Malama Dinner Series At The Grand Wailea
Ka Malama Dinner Series at the Grand Wailea - It was a fascinating experience - a unique feast engaged with cultural learning. The suitable pairing of wine with the food served is an added treat. The welcome cocktail is the “cherry on top”! Thanks to Sommelier Yeshua...
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