SEVENTH POST FOR CHRISTMAS: THE DAY ON KA’ANAPALI, MAUI: A GREAT LEAP
LAHAINA, Dec. 26–In the fifth of the 12th photos of Christmas series, 11.a.m. on crowded Kaanapali Beach. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE.
What did 500 people do at the Hyatt on Christmas Day on Maui?
LAHAINA, Dec. 25, 8 a.m–In this fourth photo post on Maui Christmas, some 500 people attend special service of the Kaanapali Beach Ministry at the Hyatt In the third on the 12th photos of Christmas series beginning with vigorous singing led by the pastor’s wife, hula from two different sets of dancers, and remarks by the pastor both funny and serious.
WHEN WAS MAUI’S FIRST CHRISTMAS?
LAHAINA, Dec. 25–In the second of the 12th photos of Christmas series we note that King Kamehameha II and the regent Queen Ka’ahumanu declared the old religion null and void, opening the door for the missionaries to preach the gospel and convert thousands of Hawaiians. The first Christmas was celebrated in 1823 with the arrival of the first missionaries on Maui and the formation of what later became Wailoa Church. Wailoa Church–although previous structures were destroyed by wind and fire–still celebrates Christmas. See my column in Lahaina News next week for more on this. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL 12 Photos of Christmas posts.
WHAT HAPPENED IN 1862 THAT IMPACTED CHRISTMAS ON MAUI THIS YEAR.
LAHAINA, Dec. 26-IN THE 12TH PHOTOS OF CHRISTMAS SERIES, we see the Christmas service of Holy Innocents Church featuring song, hula, readings and more. A crowd of more than 250 attended at the first at the charming Episcopal Church on Front St.. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE POSTS. Voices of Maui Talk Story, LLC Publishing.
MELE KALIKEMAKA: FIRST OF FIVE CHRISTMAS POSTS
Lahaina, Dec. 24–Santa to Arrive tonight for this little girl. He visited Sunday to make sure all was in residence for his trip and last stop around the globe. He will vacation here on his favorite islands after resting Christmas Day. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM VOICES OF MAUI TALK STORY, LLC
JOYS of KAANAPALI 