Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. On Oahu, together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. Then of course, for Trump, it is strictly political and a way to make Big Big Bucks.
The social dance scene on Oahu is still pretty well divided into the young (under 30) and the more experienced dancers. The young will have more DJ music and more up to date, the latest. It is mostly non-stop and enjoyed by the "Mod" group. The ones in their 30s and older will attend more live music that will play the classics, the oldies but goodies. Those that have remained the best throughout the years, For a live band it is not just as easy as slipping in a new disk. A new one requires work to perfect the right sound.
Then there is the slower pace in the live band. The silence can be almost as valuable as the sound of music. There is the interval of thanking the lady and taking her back to where she was seated. Then the lead goes back to where he was seated, takes a sip or two and has a little conversation with his fellow dancers. Enjoy the surroundings, say hello to friends, perhaps a rest room break, order another drink. It is a party, and not anything frantic.,
"The Christmas Week: we hear the old familiar carols play - and wild and sweet
the words repeating, of peace on earth, good-will to men."
"Jingle Bells"
The social dance scene on Oahu is still pretty well divided into the young (under 30) and the more experienced dancers. The young will have more DJ music and more up to date, the latest. It is mostly non-stop and enjoyed by the "Mod" group. The ones in their 30s and older will attend more live music that will play the classics, the oldies but goodies. Those that have remained the best throughout the years, For a live band it is not just as easy as slipping in a new disk. A new one requires work to perfect the right sound.
"Hark, The Herald Angels Sing"
"Joy To The World"
Then there is the slower pace in the live band. The silence can be almost as valuable as the sound of music. There is the interval of thanking the lady and taking her back to where she was seated. Then the lead goes back to where he was seated, takes a sip or two and has a little conversation with his fellow dancers. Enjoy the surroundings, say hello to friends, perhaps a rest room break, order another drink. It is a party, and not anything frantic.,
"Silent Night"
“Christmas may give social dancers the opportunity to pause
and reflect on the important things around them.”
“Christmas may give social dancers the opportunity to pause
and reflect on the important things around them.”
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