Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy history and Heritage
We have all heard the tradition that the bride’s family pays for the wedding. Today, it’s a matter of picking caterers, reception halls, and a host of other tidbits that must be resolved. It wasn’t until recently that I thought about what this must have meant in the eras where these businesses didn’t exist. Waiting…
On the Island of Madeira where the vegetation is lush and exotic and the climate gentle, numerous festivals take place every year, many of them steeped in religious and local traditions. The Festivals of Madeira The Festival of “St. Peter” takes place in Ribeira Brava on the 28th and 29th of June. It is especially…
Since the mid 1800s, Christmas has been celebrated in the Hawaiian Islands. Though Christmas was celebrated long before Portuguese immigration began, the Portuguese brought their traditions to their new home. These mixed in with local customs to evolve into their own unique celebrations. First Christmas in Hawaii The first Christmas celebration in Hawaii was on…