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.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.10.14 - 11.14.14

Lei 'a'i: scarf

Ho'omehana ka lei 'a'i ia'u ma na po anuanu.

My scarf keeps me warm on cold nights.

Hawaiian Word of the Week 11.3.14 - 11.7.14

La Nui: Holiday

E kanikapila kakou ma ka la nui.

Let's play music together on this holiday.