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Kanakaloka: Santa Claus, Makahiki, and Christmas Traditions Across the Pacific Islands
In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Kanakaloka, Hawaiʻi’s island-style Santa Claus, and uncover how Christmas gift-giving traditions spread across Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. From Santa arriv...
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Kanakaloka: Santa Claus, Makahiki, and Christmas Traditions Across the Pacific Islands is an episode from The Lost Christmas Podcast by The Chronicler. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Kanakaloka, Hawaiʻi’s island-styl...
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Published Dec 16, 2025, 00:27:42 long, audio available.
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