Here are three more holiday traditions you can see on the island of Lahaina!
1. Hawaiian-Style Feasting
Holiday feasts on Maui bring together a delightful mix of Hawaiian, Asian, and Western culinary traditions. Families often gather for a luau-style feast, featuring dishes such as kalua pig (slow-roasted pork), poi (mashed taro), poke (raw fish salad), and local desserts like haupia (coconut pudding). For Christmas dinner, many families also enjoy dishes like roast turkey or honey-glazed ham, with tropical sides like pineapple or guava sauces. Bringing Ohana together (family and friends) makes for fun get-togethers.
2. Cultural Craft Markets and Local Art
During the holiday season, there will be several craft fairs and art markets on island, where local artisans showcase handmade goods, including traditional Hawaiian quilts, koa wood carvings, and shell jewelry. These markets provide an opportunity to purchase unique, locally made gifts while supporting the community’s artists and craftsmen.
3. Santa Makes it to the Islands
Even Santa (Kanakaloka, as he’s known in Hawaii) finds his way to Hawaii, but he tends to add his own island flair to the holiday season. Every holiday season, Santa returns via his outrigger canoe, rather than sleigh. Sporting his slippers (flip-flops) and shorts and waving his Shaka, he lets residents and visitors know they’re celebrating island style.
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