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A number of visitors have turned up looking for the lyrics.
We're happy to oblige:
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say, On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day, That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway, Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright, The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night, Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say, On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day, That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway, Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright, The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night, Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say, "Merry Christmas, A very Merry Christmas to you."
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While you're here give a listen to another South Seas holiday favorite:
"Christmas Island," by Bob Atcher and the Dinning Sisters:
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To get in the spirit Irish Elk recommends the Headhunter: rum, ice, Coco Lopez, pineapple juice and milk, mixed in a blender, and served in a coconut shell, to a little Sol Hoopii.*
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