Joyous occasion

Honolulu Academy of Arts holds its Keiki Christmas celebration

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The Honolulu Academy of Arts held its annual Keiki Christmas, a celebration for kids, yesterday at the academy grounds on Beretania Street. Nomi Mashima and other members of the Movement Center's TMC Elite group warmed up before their performance.

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Joseph Carlsen jumped from rock to rock in the lily pond at the academy. The Keiki Christmas event featured a visit with Santa, crafts and live performances.

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In his stroller, Nathan Lyum was focused on jingle bells dangled by his father, Matt. Children were given the chance to create a necklace of jingle bells and other Christmas decorations.