Joy Ogawa

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“Hawaii's First Christmas” by Joy Ogawa

Submitted to Contest #283

Hawaii’s First Christmas: A Short StoryBy Joy Ogawa Christmas Eve 1858, the influential widow, Mary Dominis, opened her Honolulu mansion to lucky local children, child princesses, and Santa Claus for the island’s first modern holiday celebration. A large Christmas tree with European ornaments, presents, lit candles, carols, a grand luau of Hawaiian delicacies, and treats common in Europe were highlights of the party.  Imagine horse-drawn carriages pulling up to a Grecian style mansion with garlands of sparkle and firs lining the ...

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