Above: If one scene summed up holiday spirits in the islands in a single sweep, it might be this welcoming image on display in Kauai's north coast town of Hanalei. Photo by Mizu Sugimura, copyright 2007.
(This blog was originally posted Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at a reader-generated site at The News Tribune, Tacoma, WA.)
Having spent all of my winter holidays in the Pacific Northwest, what people do in other places to remind them of the season is of great interest. During a recent visit to the Hawaiian islands, the following pictures were snapped which will add some diversity to my heretofore regionally specific seasonal memories. I hope you enjoy!
Above: Buddha with a Splash! Hanalei's history with the 60's counterculture is evident in this seasonal nod to East/West fusion decor. Photo by M. Sugimura, copyright 2007.
Above: Two of Santa's raindeer greet holiday shoppers at Kauai's busy Kukui Grove Shopping Center in appropriate island attire. Photo by Mizu Sugimura, copyright 2007.
Above: Chabad of Hawaii is credited with this lovely menorah on display at the main airport terminal lobby in beautiful Lihue, Kauai. Photo by Mizu Sugimura, copyright 2007.
Above: Do snowmen live on Kauai? This gentleman in front of a busy shopping mall in Hanalei seems to think so. Photo by Mizu Sugimura, copyright 2007.
Above: Holiday decor in the tropics takes on a slightly different twist for visitors from the cooler climates of the Pacific Northwest. This island homeowner has their best this year to make sure no worthwhile theme's been left out! Photo by Mizu Sugimura, copyright 2007.
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