How many Christmas songs from Hawaii do you know? Do you think that you can sing along with the Merry Christmas Hawaiian song lyrics? Certainly, yes! But why? Because the originals of these songs are almost in English. Bing Crosby Christmas Hawaiian song and 12 days of Christmas in Hawaiian are examples.
Mele Kalikimaka
Bing Crosby is famous for his Christmas Hawaiian songs. One of them is Mele Kalikimaka. Hawaii Christmas won’t be the same without this melody!
Most of you recognize the tune from the 1989 National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation. However, this Christmas Hawaiian song was initially sung by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters in 1950. And it has been incredibly favored ever since.
Christmas Luau – Christmas Songs From Hawaii
The chill and fun vibe this song offers are perfect for a Christmas party. Also, it’s one of the rare original Christmas songs from Hawaii. So, if you’re planning to spend your holiday vacation in Hawaii this season, turn on this tune to enjoy the real Hawaii festive atmosphere.
12 days of Christmas in Hawaiian
Of the numerous Christmas songs written in Hawaii, “12 days of Christmas in Hawaiian” still stands out. The song was produced by Eaton “Bob” Magoon, Ed Kenney, and Gordon Phelps in 1959. According to Magoon, they wrote it in just 15 minutes.
And for the locals, 12 days of Christmas in Hawaiian is more familiar with the name Numbah One Day Of Christmas.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas – Christmas Songs From Hawaii
This is a cheerful and lovely melody for the holiday season. Leonard Kwan and Keiki from the Kalihi-Kai School Ukulele Club translated it into Hawaiian. Then, they performed it and got so much love.
The Hawaiians love it, we love it and we’re sure you certainly do, too!
No Mo’ Christmas Blues
This is one of the Christmas songs from Hawaii. We ensure that the song will you right in the holiday mood. Frank DeLima and Honolulu Boy Choir made it great when they performed it.
Let’s put the music on and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the air!
Kana Koloka – Christmas Songs From Hawaii
You might find it strange when it comes to this name. But like other Christmas songs from Hawaii, this is just a rewritten version of a famous carol. And the original is the song Here Comes Santa Claus. Now that you found it familiar, didn’t you?
This Hawaiian version is a mix of English and Hawaiian lyrics. It was also in a Hawaii Five-O episode. This is a delightful instant tune for people of all ages! It’s joyful and catchy.
Silent Night Or Po La’ie
Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, famous Hawaiian singers, joined forces to perform the native version. The song is as beautiful and sacred as it always is.
O Holy Night – Christmas Songs From Hawaii
Soon right after Uncle Willie K performed this song, it wildly became an instant classic. His Hawaiian tongue and slack guitar playing gained much love from the Hawaiians.
Now, put the song on and enjoy the Christmas vibes!
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