The Hawaiian lei is known around the world. When visitors arrive on the islands, they're often greeted with one of these garlands made of perfectly blossomed flowers upon arrival. It's an iconic ...

A prized Hawaiian tradition may be a unique economic indicator in Seattle, as businesses welcome more customers and stock back to their stores. Lei are here in abundance. One shopkeeper estimates this ...

What does it mean when Hawaiians bestow a flower lei around your neck? “When you give a lei, you’re giving your intentions to that person, so lei are given for all sorts of occasions,” said Emily ...

From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their ...

I became captivated by orchids when I was 6 years old, on my maiden voyage to Hawaii. Women wearing airy, ankle-length dresses greeted new arrivals at the airport with an "Aloha," a blazing smile and ...

While many ancient Hawaiian customs have faded from memory, the tradition of lei-giving is one that has remained strong; some might even argue that leis are the main thing they think about when they ...

While the rest of the world celebrates May Day on Thursday, in Hawaii it will be Lei Day. For centuries, leis have been synonymous with “aloha” in Hawaii. Polynesian voyagers carried them in their ...