May Day

Since 1928, May 1st is May Day in Hawai'i. Every year on May 1st, the state of Hawai'i celebrates island culture - and Native Hawaiian culture specifically. It is also tradition that May Day is also Lei day in the islands where a "holiday" is celebrated around the making, giving, and receiving of lei.

Yesterday, with the lucky timing of arriving to the islands on May Day, I was gifted with this beautiful 3-strand crown flower lei from my aunty. Why I love this lei, you ask? First, I returned to the islands and was immediately immersed in the great island culture and celebration when given this lei. Second, my aunty greeted me right as I stepped to the baggage claim with this lei - and a big hug (traditionally given one with the other). Third, and my favorite, my aunty made this lei and made it completely with flowers from her backyard! A wonderful combination of aloha!

Hope everyone had a wonderful May Day! Thanks, Aunty, Uncle, and Leesh for making mine the best!