Creating Unforgettable Holiday Experiences
Discover the Joy of the Festive Season at Christmas in Hawaii Texas
Creating Unforgettable Holiday Experiences
Discover the Joy of the Festive Season at Christmas in Hawaii Texas
About Christmas in Hawaii Texas
Our Holiday Tradition
A huge Christmas tradition in Hawaii, and for many other occasions, is the luau! One of the most recognizable practices in the island’s culture is a large party of family, friends, or even an entire community. These luaus are often done in someone’s backyard.
This Christmas celebration gets to the heart of Hawaiian culture and helps everyone share in the spirit of the holiday.
People visiting Hawaii during Christmas often book a professional Christmas luau to attend with their family.
It is one of the top Polynesian Christmas traditions to enjoy.
Mele Kalikimaka Makahiki Day
Before Christmas, There Was Makahiki
Long before Christianity introduced Christmas on the island of Hawaii, the indigenous people celebrated the ancient tradition of Makahiki.
The festival was a four-month-long celebration involving sacred rest and feasting to revere the earth and the local god Lono. Later on, it was integrated with Christmas celebrations, but the traditional foods have remained the same.
How do Hawaiians Say Merry Christmas?
Pacific islanders uniquely offer season greetings. Instead of the standard greeting “Merry Christmas,” they greet each other by saying “Mele Kalikimaka” on Christmas Day. “Mele Kalikimaka” literal means “Merry Christmas.”
The First Christmas in Hawaii
Protestant missionaries arrived in Hawaii from New England in 1820 and widely spread the adoption of Christmas. However, the first recorded Christmas in Hawaii is believed to have occurred in 1786.
English Captain George Dixon’s ship, the Queen Charlotte, docked in Waimea Bay on the island of Kauai that year. He commanded his crew to prepare a Christmas dinner of roasted pig and grog with coconut milk before leading them in a toast dedicated to their families and friends back home.
In 1856, King Kamehameha IV declared December 25 his kingdom’s national day of Thanksgiving. Santa Claus’ first appearance on the islands occurred in 1858 with an arrival at Washington Place.
Entertainment
There's always something fun happening at Christmas in Hawaii Texas! From live music to festive performances, we provide a lively and magical atmosphere for visitors of all ages.