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Expression

mele kalikimaka

(MEH-leh kah-lee-kee-MAH-kah)

Merry Christmas; the Hawaiian translation and standard local greeting used during the Christmas holiday season.

Noun

lai see

(LIE-SEE)

A red envelope containing money, traditionally given during Chinese New Year or special occasions for good luck.

Expression

hau'oli makahiki hou

(how-OH-lee mah-kah-HEE-kee HO)

Happy New Year.

Verb

bus fayacracka

(bus FIE-yah-crah-kah)

To light or set off firecrackers, especially during New Year's Eve or other celebrations.