Three pieces of green bamboo, pine, mum, Kokutan and Nanten tied together with straw rope are packed with so much great meanings that it is by far the best arrangement gift for your neighbors, friends and business colleague. Everyone would like to welcome the new year with endurance, strength, flexibility, immortality, perfection, simplicity, constancy, vitality, longevity, purity, sweetness to a new beginnings, and deter any harm or difficulties to a favorable circumstance for the new year.

<<– Medium Kadomatsu Arrangement

We hope you have a great Christmas. Kadomatsu will be arriving at the store sometimes today. Pre-orders are welcome. Call us at 808-732-7668 for availability. Yes, we can deliver them same as a flower arrangement.

Height is measured to the tallest bamboo members.

<<– Large Kadomatsu Arrangement

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Last year’s post has a few broken and missed link. Here are some updated one.

Bamboo: “A majestic evergreen pine tree grows into a tall, towering tree, so it is used as a symbol of longevity. Bamboo is a very strong plant that grows very straight and tall with a sturdy root structure, so it is thought of as a symbol of prosperity.” Human Flower Project

Pine: “The pine, symbolizing enduring lifeand the most important element in the kadomatsu.” Honolulu Star Bullentin

Plum: “The plum tree is not only neat and clean but also withstands the cold patiently and constantly, so it is considered to be a symbol of constancy” Human Flower Project

White Chrysanthemum (mum) A symbol of perfection and simplicity, the orderly unfolding of its petals represent perfection. It is the symbol of wealth, fidelity and truth.

Nantin: to overturn misfortune or adversity), nanten has traditionally been regarded as an auspicious plant. Warriors of old put its leave in their armor to ensure victory. Worldkigo2005

Kokutan – “The Kokutan is originated from parts of Asia. In Japan, this plant is called Sharinbai, meaning spokes of the wheel, referring to the arrangement of the leaves on the stems. This plant is also found in the warmer parts of Korea and Japan. Hawaii Okinawan name is Kokutan…..to-hawaii.com

Jawaiian Rainbow by Marshall Fergerstrom

Weird Wreaths – in a good way. It is always so much fun every year to stop by Honolulu Hale to look at the wreaths that made for the Holiday Wreath Contest.  This year’s theme is Kalakoa Kalikimaka – A Holiday of Colors. I especially enjoy the creative use of recycled or found materials for their wreaths. There were the leaves, seed pods, dry fruit, twits, sun shade fabric, color bottle caps,… and even eye balls-plastic ones. Happy Holidays.  Enjoy!  More Photos

I See You When You're Sleeping by Json NJawaiian Rainbow by Marshall Fergerstrom

Holiday Harvest by Patti Johnson

Holiday Wreath Contest, 2010.

Protea, kukui nut, sea shell and silk leave  makes a pretty good angel.  Happy Holidays.