May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i
Garlands of flowers everywhere
All of the colors in the rainbow
Maidens with blossoms in their hair
Flowers that mean we should be happy
Throwing aside a load of care
Oh, May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i
May Day is happy day out there.
- Red Hawke, 1928
Though most of us will associate May 1st with May Day, all throughout Hawaii, Lei Day is the holiday to be celebrated. The idea was first conceived in 1927 as a holiday to celebrate the Hawaiian tradition of making and wearing lei but the holiday has since blossomed throughout the Hawaiian Islands to represent sharing spirit and affection with your loved ones.
From the link below, you will find the Hawaiian Vacation Blog which will give you stunning pictures of hand-crafted lei as well as information on traditions dating back to the first Lei Day celebration
Garlands of flowers everywhere
All of the colors in the rainbow
Maidens with blossoms in their hair
Flowers that mean we should be happy
Throwing aside a load of care
Oh, May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i
May Day is happy day out there.
- Red Hawke, 1928
Though most of us will associate May 1st with May Day, all throughout Hawaii, Lei Day is the holiday to be celebrated. The idea was first conceived in 1927 as a holiday to celebrate the Hawaiian tradition of making and wearing lei but the holiday has since blossomed throughout the Hawaiian Islands to represent sharing spirit and affection with your loved ones.
From the link below, you will find the Hawaiian Vacation Blog which will give you stunning pictures of hand-crafted lei as well as information on traditions dating back to the first Lei Day celebration
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