Hawaii: A Waikiki Christmas

A 21-foot-tall Santa and Mele Tutu (Mrs. Claus) are among the huge lighted displays that can be seen at Honolulu Hale (Oahu’s historic city hall) during the 30th annual Honolulu City Lights celebration. A 50-foot tall tree overlooks the setting.   (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)

Carolers wear Hawaiian shirts in this display at Honolulu City Lights, an annual downtown celebration that draws crowds nightly throughout the holiday season.  (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)

Santa Marty wears a Hawaiian shirt and gives a shaka greeting at the Royal Hawaiian Center, a complex in the center of Waikiki that has more than 100 shops and restaurants. The 20-foot tree behind him is decorated with small ukuleles.   (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)

Tiny ukuleles are among the ornaments decorating the 20-foot tall tree at the Royal Hawaiian Center.   (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)

A vintage-looking ornament from the Na Mea Hawaii shop at Honolulu’s Ward Center would add a festive look to any tree. Na Mea Hawaii specializes in products made in Hawaii.  (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)