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Kanakaloka: Santa Claus, Makahiki, and Christmas Traditions Across the Pacific Islands

The Lost Christmas Podcast by The Chronicler

Dec 16, 202500:27:42Society & Culture

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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