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Bars and Cocktails

The Christmas Bar Is Back—at a New Location

Katrina Valcourt,

The Christmas Bar is back with food and nonalcoholic drinks along with holiday spirit-filled beverages.

We Tried It!

We Tried It: Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at Helemano Farms

Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni,

Choose your own Christmas tree from more than 3,000 growing at this Oʻahu farm.

Arts & Entertainment

Da Untold Story of Hawaiian Santa, a Pidgin Story by Lee A. Tonouchi

Lee A. Tonouchi,

A never-before published work of fiction from the renowned Pidgin Guerilla.

13 Can’t-Miss New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Honolulu to Kick off 2020

Jacquelin Kojima,

Whether your ideal way of ringing in the new decade is at a cocktail party, a casino night-themed party, or a three-course dinner, we have you covered.

Holiday Guide

Keiki in the Kitchen: Make These Christmas Tree Pancakes for Family Breakfast

Christi Young,

Sunrise Surprise! This festive, ready-to-decorate breakfast is sure to keep you on your child’s “nice” list.

Honolulu Holiday Gift Guide For Food Lovers

Martha Cheng, Katrina Valcourt,

Bring these unique food-related items by Hawai‘i’s local makers to friends and your next holiday party.

7 Local Hawai‘i Books to Solve Your Gift-Giving Gap This Holiday

Don Wallace,

These books can can help your ‘ohana put down those screens this holiday and spark some talk story and discussions that aren't about politics or football.

Gift Guide

9 Hawai‘i-Inspired Gift Ideas for Under 25 Dollars

Meghan Thibault,

If you’re looking for inexpensive yet creative holiday gifts for teachers, coaches or service providers, we’ve got you covered.

Catch The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu at Their Upcoming Jazzy Holiday Jam (and Christmas Caroling Near You)

Robbie Dingeman,

The Hawai‘i chapter of the nationwide movement can be found caroling around town this month as well as in a holiday concert at Hawai‘i Theatre.

How to & Tips

We Asked an O‘ahu Grower How to Treat a Poinsettia

Robbie Dingeman,

Bloom bright.

10 Places to Dine Out for Christmas Brunch, Lunch and Dinner on O‘ahu

Jacquelin Kojima,

Let someone else do the cooking on Dec. 25.

Jana Lam Christmas Stockings Honolulu Magazine Cover

HONOLULU Magazine and Jana Lam Team Up to Bring You the Tropical Christmas Stockings You Never Knew You Needed

Stacey Makiya, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Jana Lam’s workshop was bustling this season as her team of elves was making stockings bright, in collaboration with HONOLULU Magazine. Trust us when we say, yule love it.

The Hawai‘i Convention Center is About to Freeze Over for a First-Ever Skating Event

Christi Young, Christine Labrador,

Get ready for some figure 808s with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.

Get into the Holiday Cheer at These 3 Pop-Up Christmas Bars in Honolulu

Katrina Valcourt,

Where to go to find us sitting rosy by the fire.

Ice Skates Hawaii Convention Center Getty

You Can Ice Skate at the Hawai‘i Convention Center This Winter

Christi Young,

Winter Wishes—A Holiday Festival will include a big ice rink, Christmas tree decorating, Olympic gold medal winner Kristi Yamaguchi and an opportunity to help local kids enjoy reading.

3 New Albums from Hawai‘i Musicians to Listen to Right Now

Robbie Dingeman,

Award-winning artists bring music and message together in a mix of new albums for holiday gifts and beyond.

Quote Unquote: This U.S.P.S. Veteran Wants You to Stop Mailing Lava Rocks

Jayna Omaye,

Tony Bacalso is one of the longest-serving parcel post machine operators at the airport post office, processing and sorting hundreds of packages that make their way to his station every day.

13 Can’t-Miss New Year’s Celebrations to Kick off 2019 in Honolulu

Marisa Hartzell,

Whether your ideal way of ringing in the new year is at a cocktail party, a family-friendly circus-themed event, or a three-course dinner, we have you covered.