Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023 is a Federal holiday always celebrated on the first Monday in September. The day recognizes the contributions American workers make to the prosperity of the country. Unofficially the last day of summer. The holiday is typically celebrated with barbecues, picnics, and that all-American pastime: shopping. Closed on Monday: All government facilities, non-retail businesses or services (banks, offices, etc.), and public … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open Labor Day 2023
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Oʻahu: Pūowaina aka “Punchbowl” (National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific)
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)
