CHRISTMAS IN THE ISLANDS

A green Christmas may be a new experience for those visiting in December from wintry climates, but some of the icons of the season are the same but here, Santa may arrive in an aloha shirt on the beach, or appear with an open shirt and menehune elves on the lawn of Honolulu Hale, which is decorated with images of the holiday from just past Thanksgiving through Jan. 1 You can call on Honolulu Horse & Carriage (honolulucarriage.com) to book a ride to view the light displays that extend for blocks.