What can a cluster of stars teach us about hope? Pastor Vicky Lee connects the Hawaiian Makahiki season, Makaliʻi in the night sky, and a personal moment when she needed a glimmer of hope. Press play for a Thanksgiving reflection that invites you to notice the small lights guiding your own way.
Learn About Makahiki, the Hawaiian New Year Season
Makahiki is a Hawaiian seasonal observance associated with harvest, peace, and the rising of Makaliʻi, the Pleiades, at sunset. It has its own traditions and meaning, even if its themes of gratitude invite comparisons with Thanksgiving. Watch Pastor Vicky explore the stars and the story that made this season meaningful to her.
A Hawaiian Thanksgiving Reflection on Makahiki and Hope
When the next step is unclear, how much hope is enough to keep going? This Makahiki video asks you to look for a glimmer rather than wait for the whole path to appear. Press play, consider the image of a small light in a wide sky, and see what it brings to mind for your own season of thanks.
