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Mele Kalikimaka & Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Here are other English/Hawaiian words that we sometimes use in Hawaii during the Christmas season – enjoy!

• Angel – Anela
• Candy – Kanake
• Christmas Eve – Ahiahi Kalikimaka
• Christmas Tree – La’au Kalikimaka
• Elf – Menehune
• Garland – Lei
• Gift – Makana
• God – Akua
• Holly – Kawa’u
• Jesus Christ- Iesu Kristo
• Joy, Happy – Hau’oli
• Love – Aloha
• Mistletoe – Kaumahana
• Ornament – Wehi
• Peace – Malu
• Reindeer – Leinekia
• Santa Claus – Kanakaloka
• Snow – Hau Kea
• Snowball – Popohau
• Snowflake – Hau puehuehu
• Star – Hoku
• Wreath – Lei