Five Hawaii Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Playlist

Is all you want for Christmas a trip to Hawaii? The holidays are one of the most popular times to visit the islands. You may not have a white Christmas, but you will have a beachy one. Whether you’re hiking a scenic trail, visiting an award-winning beach, or taking the road trip of a lifetime with Shaka Guide, there are so many ways to celebrate

Can’t make it to Hawaii this year? Add some aloha to your holiday playlist with these five Hawaii Christmas songs. They’ll put you in the holiday spirit and have you adding a Hawaii vacation to your Christmas list for next year!

1. Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

“Mele Kalikimaka” is Hawaii’s most famous Christmas song, written in 1949 by R. Alex Anderson. Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters popularized it in 1950, bringing island cheer to mainland listeners. With its easygoing melody and Hawaiian flair, it perfectly blends holiday warmth with tropical sunshine.

2. Numbah One Day of Christmas

“Numbah One Day of Christmas” is a playful local twist on the classic “Twelve Days of Christmas,” first recorded by Eaton “Bob” Magoon and the Hawaiian Pidgin Players in the 1950s. Instead of partridges and pear trees, you’ll get mynah birds, cans of beer, and aloha spirit. It’s lighthearted, catchy, and guaranteed to make you smile — Hawaiian-style.

3. Santa’s Hula by Hilo Hattie

Hilo Hattie turns Christmas into a full-on island party with “Santa’s Hula,” a lively tune she made famous back in the 1940s. Instead of gliding through snow, Santa’s swaying his hips and dancing his way across Hawaii — and honestly, he looks like he’s having the time of his life. It’s cheerful, a little silly, and instantly puts you in a holiday mood.

4. My Hawaiian Christmas

How does Christmas feel when you trade snowflakes for ocean breeze? “My Hawaiian Christmas” answers that with a warm, nostalgic melody that’s been beloved since the mid-20th century. It wraps the holiday season in sunshine and aloha, giving you a gentle, cozy slice of island-style cheer.

5. Christmas Luau

“Christmas Luau” jumps straight into the fun of an island-style holiday feast, blending festive melodies with plenty of local humor. The song’s become a Hawaii December staple — you’ll hear it at school programs, potlucks, and community events all season long. It’s cheerful, playful, and guaranteed to make you crave both carols and kalua pork.

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