TWINKLE, TWINKLE CHRISTMAS TREE

RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM The crowd gathered beneath the Christmas tree at Honolulu Hale burst into oohs and aahs last night as the switch was thrown and Honolulu City Lights burst forth in all its electric glory. City spokesperson Carol Costa estimated 75,000 to 100,000 people were on hand to watch the lighting and the Public Workers Electric Light Parade. The tree and other Christmas displays along King and Beretania streets will be on display through Jan. 5.

SANTA CLAUS HAS COME TO TOWN

RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Santa Claus greeted his fans last night as he rode his glowing float in front of Honolulu Hale in the annual Electric Light Parade.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM Honbushin International Center in Mililani conducted a rehearsal yesterday for Mochitsuki or mochi pounding, a part of New Year's festivities that will take place on Dec. 29. Above, the Rev. Kiyoshi Hayashi, left, pounded mochi while the Rev. Mamoru Yamasaki turned the rice ball over. Below, Hatsumi Inuzuka prepared okonomiyaki, a kind of festival food. CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM THE KNIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS PHOTO BY BARRY MARKOWITZ / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN Castle High School's football team was warmly received yesterday during the Kaneohe Christmas Parade, less than 12 hours after their loss to St. Louis High School for the State High School Football Championship. | | | PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION E-mail to City Desk Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] © 2002 Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- https://archives.starbulletin.com -Advertisement-