Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.29.2014 - 01.02.2015

Sheep: Hipa

'O ka makahiki 2015 ka makahiki no na hipa!  

The year 2015 is the year of the sheep!

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.22.2014 - 12.26.2014

Christmas stocking: Kakini kalikimaka

He kakini kalikimaka e kaula'i ana no na keiki a pau ma ka ohana.

There's a Christmas stocking hanging up for every child in the family.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.15.2014 - 12.19.2014

Coal: Nanahu

Ha'awi 'o Kanakaloka i na nanahu i na keiki kolohe.

Santa Claus gives coal to the naughty kids.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.8.2014 - 12.12.2014

Hot cocoa: Waiu kokoleka wela

'Inu mau wau i ka waiu kokoleka wela ma na po 'anuanu.

I always drink hot cocoa on cold nights.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 12.01.2014 - 12.05.2014

Candy cane: Kanake ko'o

Ho'onaninani wau i ko'u kumu la'au kalikimaka me na kanake ko'o.

I decorate my Christmas tree with candy canes.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.24.14 - 11.28.14

Hulo hulo: Cheer

Hulo hulo kakou no ka Macy's Thanksgiving day parade.

We cheer for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. 

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.17.14 - 11.21.14

Lau: Leaf / Leaves

Ke ulu a melemele na lau, ha'ule lakou mai na lala a i ka honua.

When the leaves turn yelllow, they fall from the branches to the ground.