We send a warm Mele Kalkimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) from all our John A.

What does Kalikimaka a Hau Oli Makahiki Hou mean?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) from our ‘ohana to yours.

How do you spell Mele Kalikimaka and Hau Oli Makahiki Hou?

We send a warm Mele Kalkimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) from all our John A.

What does Makahiki mean?

Definition of makahiki : a period of several months which was celebrated each fall in ancient Hawaii with athletic contests, religious rites, and payment of tribute to chiefs and during which all warfare was tabooed.

How do Hawaiians say you’re welcome?

‘A’ ole palikir – You’re welcome/ No problem.

Is it offensive to say Mele Kalikimaka?

‘Mele Kalikimaka’ There’s nothing offensive per se in the lyrical content of the song, but it’s always smacked of being an act of “cultural appropriation” to me. The song is — or attempts to be — ”cute,” but it seems to exoticize and trivialize genuine Hawaiian culture.

Who all sang Mele Kalikimaka?

Bing Crosby
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)/Artists