What does Kalikimaka a Hau Oli Makahiki Hou mean?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) from our ‘ohana to yours. Like.

How do they say Merry Christmas in Hawaii?

Mele Kalikimaka
How To Say “Merry Christmas” In Hawaiian.

What does Hau Oli La Hanau?

The way to say Happy Birthday in Hawaiian is ‘Hau’oli La Hanau’.

What is the Hawaiian word for white person?

haole
As with many different words, meanings change over time. Today, “haole” is basically a word used in Hawai”i to describe a white person. Many cultures around the world have their own term for haole.

What is the purpose of Makahiki?

Makahiki was a time to gather and pay tithes to chiefs who redistributed the gifts of the land, a time to cease farming labors and a time to feast and enjoy competitive games. Hawaiians gave ritualized thanks for the abundance of the earth and called upon the gods to provide rain and prosperity in the future.

How do you celebrate Makahiki?

However, unlike most other global holidays, early Hawaiians celebrated the Makahiki for a full four months by distributing food, playing games and enjoying a long period of peacefulness.