Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving in Hawaii


Photo of Makahiki Luau courtesy FreeImagesLive.co.uk

The traditional Hawaiian thanksgiving celebration is called Makahiki.  Makahiki lasts from November through February, and during this time all are forbidden to engage in work and war.  It is a time of celebrating harvests with religious ceremonies, luaus, and competitive games.

For more information see the HawaiiHistory.org website.

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