Celebrate Unique Hawaiian Holidays

Christmas time is undoubtedly the most crowdedthe island of Maui. Originally coming from the Alaskan
season in Hawaii. Thousands of tourists takefrigid waters, these 40-ton colossal mammals take a
advantage of the long vacation and head off to oneyearly trip to the moderately warm waters of Hawaii.
of its exquisite islands. Visitors would find ChristmasA marathon for the whales, a parade in honor of
here to be somehow different from what they arewhales, special seminars and shows are just some of
used to. Since Hawaii is a melting pot of variousthe activities done on this day.
cultures and races, the real meaning of ChristmasThe Honolulu Festival is an added treat for tourists
would truly be seen and felt here. Different people ofwho are visiting Hawaii on the month of March, which
diverse nationalities and religions celebrate this speciallasts for 3 days. It is a festivity that imparts the rich
occasion together. They usually have gift-giving, theheritage of different cultures with all the people in
ever famous Christmas tree, and the carefullythe world. Guests could watch several dance
designed Christmas ornaments displayed almostperformances of different nations for free. The
everywhere.festival usually comes to an end with a grand parade.
Following the Christmas holiday, New Year in Hawaii isIn July, the Makawao Rodeo is enjoyed by over 350
something tourists should not dare to miss. Amazingcowboys from different parts of the world. It is
firework displays are shown on the Eve of theconsidered to be the largest rodeo event in Hawaii.
coming year. Visitors would absolutely be astonishedCowboys experience the extraordinary rodeo style
by these sparkling lights, which are said to driveunique to Hawaii. The festival also features rodeo
away evil spirits according to Chinese culture.clowns, live entertainment and dancing that tourists
Another exciting annual holiday that both the touristscould take pleasure in.
and locals look forward to is the famous Lei Day,Halloween in Lahaina is totally opposite to being scary.
which is celebrated on the first day of May. An arrayBranded as the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific," more than
of interesting activities is lined up in the whole stretch30,000 adults and children alike participate in this
of the Hawaiian Islands. In Honolulu, all the people arehorror-filled event. A parade of kids dressed in
encouraged to wear the Lei, a traditional Hawaiiandifferent scary-looking costumes walk down on Front
flower necklace. They celebrate Lei Day with music,Street is the highlight of the evening.
hula, and exciting lei making contests.There are more festivities and holidays celebrated in
The entire month of February is dedicated to Hawaii'sHawaii that travelers could take part of. Being able to
famous humpback whales. Maui Whale Festival isexperience a holiday in Hawaiian style is definitely a
another must-see event that is particularly held ontreasured souvenir to bring home.