Christmas On the Pacific Islands

Christmas on the pacific islands where it's summer everyday is all about families, friends, joy, love and foods Though we are many islands and ocean divided We are forever united with one God Some small islands may not have the Christmas colorful lights but in all honesty they have the best blinking sparkling twinkling dazzling star lights they're beautiful in their dramatic and eye catching lights like no others We celebrate the birthday of Jesus in our unique and organic island ways We always say Merry Christmas It's never about the material gifts It's all about the warm joy of Christmas Singing in tunes or out of tunes we are clapping our hands side stepping moving along to the rhythm We sing joyfully loud in His name Born is the King our savior Praising Him highly Thanking Him humbly Lifting up our hearts to Him fully Everyone is glee on life Everyone is glowing with joy Everyone shake hands to forgive those with guilts, dislikes or with differences Everyone shares a hug or two to embrace love from one to all Every woman is wearing flowers in their hair Every man is wearing leis around their necks as it is an island style and proudly so Everyone is wearing bright new cloths and shoes but mostly sandals for the ladies or flip flops preferably for the sandy areas It's a day of joyful to spend with loved ones Kids playing freely and cheerfully Sharing fresh organic local foods and coconut juices Naturally alcohol free but drunk on Merry Partying till the stars are twigging out Collapsing with satisfying hearts And this is how we celebrate Christmas on the Pacific islands... Smile! Written by Akkina R Downing 12-1-16