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YOU KNOW YOU'RE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII
WHEN:
-- Author Unknown
The only snow you see is in a cone shaped cup and covered with syrup.
Santa arrives on the beach in a canoe.
Aloha shirts and muumuus are worn to Christmas services.
Winter clothes are a sweatshirt, a jacket and shorts.
Little Jimmy and little Mary are little Kimo and little Malia.
Diamond Head is majestic and green.
"Silent Night" is played on the ukulele.
It's macadamia nut candy instead of fruitcake.
You leave your slippers and sandals at the door, not your snow boots.
Fans wear tank tops to the Aloha Bowl game.
Little boys want a new boogie board instead of a shiny new sled.
"Big girls" wish for a Hawaiian heirloom bracelet.
Sushi and passion orange juice are left out for Santa.
You have to build a fireplace to hang the stockings.
Families enjoy their Christmas meal at the beach.
The little angel in the kindergarten play wears a haku instead of a halo.
"Me ke aloha" (with love) is written on Christmas cards.
Cultures may be diverse and traditions may vary but the wishes of the season are always the same...good health, much happiness and lots of love. Aloha...
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A hui ho- Until we meet again
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