Give a friend who is getting married in Hawaii a Hawaiian prayer gift.
If you have a friend who is of Hawaiian descent or who is getting married in Hawaii, then consider getting her a gift of a Hawaiian prayer. There are many familiar prayers-as well as custom prayers-that can be translated into Hawaiian and printed alongside the English language. Most of these gifts can be bought from online vendors.
Lord's Prayer
Order a framed "Lord's Prayer" that has been translated into the Hawaiian language. Select a print of this prayer that is printed on parchment-style paper and is double-matted for a professional, elegant look. The Lord's Prayer reads as follows: "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory. for ever and ever. Amen." You can get a Lord's Prayer such as this by buying it from an online vendor such as Coconut Collectibles.
Book of Common Prayer
For a friend who is a member of the Anglican denomination, a Protestant Christian denomination, order a Book of Common Prayer printed in the Hawaiian language. The Common Book of Prayer is full of prayers recited through services and ceremonies every Sunday-no matter where you are in the world in an Anglican church. You can order a customized Book of Common Prayer from your local bookstore or from an online bookseller.
Hawaiian Proverbs
Give a friend a book of Hawaiian proverbs. You also can customize a booklet of your favorite proverbs if you are an artist or a crafter. Simply buy art paper or a clean bound journal, and transcribe the proverbs. One example of a Hawaiian proverb is the following: "I mohala no ka lehua i ke ke'ekehi 'ia e ka ua," which means "The Lehua blossom unfolds when the rains tread on it." One would say this when wanting to explain that it is better to respond with gentleness than scolding. Another proverb is "A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia," which means "No task is too big when done together." Purchase art paper and art markers from an art supply store. Purchase a clean journal from your local book store. If you would prefer a local artisan to craft a proverbs book for you, then check with your local artists' guild to get ideas on artists and pricing. You also can order a book of Hawaiian proverbs from an online bookseller.
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