Called Pūowaina in Hawaiian, the volcano erupted some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago. Pūowaina (which can be translated as “Hill of Sacrifice”) has deep religious significance for the Hawaiian people. Long before Europeans arrived, it was a place where people who had committed certain crimes or “kapu” were put to death. The lava formed an oval, bowl-shaped crater, alluding to the English name, "punchbowl". Today, the site is commonly referred to as … [Read more...] about Oʻahu: Pūowaina aka “Punchbowl” (National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific)
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What’s closed and open Christmas Day 2023
Christmas always falls on December 25. In 2023, Christmas falls on Monday. Just about everything is closed on Christmas Day. For exceptions, see the “stores open” list below. Closed: All government facilities, non-retail businesses or services (banks, offices, etc.), and public libraries. Post offices are closed and there is no mail delivery. Paid street parking is free. Some public transportation operates on reduced service, especially commuter routes. Others … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open Christmas Day 2023
