Maui Luxury Team Shares Hawaiian Holiday Traditions!

LAHAINA, Hawaii - Dec. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- The holidays are finally here! How are they celebrated in Hawaii?

Holidays in Hawaii are a unique blend of native Hawaiian customs and western holiday cheer. Here are a few holiday traditions you can see on the island.

1. "Hawaiian" Christmas Trees

Palm trees aren't the only kind of trees that grow in Hawaii. There are two types of pines that thrive in Hawaii—the Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) and the Cook pine (Araucaria columnaris). Although neither are native to Hawaii, they are native to other Pacific islands. Cook pines are native to New Caledonia in the South Pacific, and there are many Cook pines throughout the island of Maui. Norfolk Island pines, often called the "Hawaiian Christmas tree," are native to Norfolk Island. This island, an external territory of Australia, sits between New Zealand and New Caledonia.  Many families pick one of these for their Christmas trees, and many stop by their stores and get their Christmas trees from the mainland.

2. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Every December, the Lahaina Banyan tree is adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, welcoming locals and visitors to gather and witness the lighting ceremony. This fun gathering also included live music, hula performances, and festive food from local vendors.
Unfortunately, due to the Lahaina Fire, the annual and most iconic holiday event will not happen this year. However, the Harvest at Kumalani Chapel had a tree lighting and drone show on Sunday, December 1st for residents and visitors. The Grand Wailea will hold a holiday marketplace and tree lighting ceremony on December 16th from 4-8pm. Tree lighting will happen at 7pm.

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