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Best Christmas Album Hoku Awards

The "Best Christmas Album" Na Hoku Hanohano Award is given to the best Christmas theme album that includes at least 75% Christmas material. Here are all of the winners of the Na Hoku Hanohano Best Christmas Album Award 1996 when the Best Christmas Album category ws added to the awards.

2008 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
A Hawaiian Christmas Featuring Amy Hanaialii
ALBUM: A Hawaiian Christmas
ARTIST: Amy Hanaialii
LABEL: Tiki Man Records
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RECORDINGS ON THIS ALBUM:
  • 01. Hamau E Na Kanaka
  • 02. Betelehema Iki E
  • 03. Silent Night
  • 04. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 05. Pomaika 'i Wale Ko Ke Ao
  • 06. Ho'onani Kakou Ia Ia
  • 07. Ka Po La'ela'e Ka Hikina Mai
  • 08. Medley: Little Drummer Boy/Do You Hear What I Hear?
  • 09. O Holy Night
  • 10. White Christmas
  • 11. Mele Kalikimaka
  • 12. Mary Did You Know?
  • 13. Ke Akua Mana E
  • 14. Ave Maria
    All 2008 Hoku Award Winners


    2007 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Caz Christmas feturing the Brothers Cazimero
    		ALBUM TITLE: Caz Christmas
    ARTISTS: Brothers Cazimero
    LABEL: Mountain Apple
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. The Merriest Hawaiian Christmas
  • 02. Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow
  • 03. Snowfall
  • 04. Sleigh Ride
  • 05. Up On The Housetop
  • 06. A Christmas Love Song
  • 07. Carol of the Bells
  • 08. Go To the Light
  • 09. 8 Tiny Reindeer
  • 10. Angels Bear Gifts
  • 11. Feels Like Home
  • 12. I Love Christmas
  • 13. Christmas Time is Here
  • 14. Jingle Bell Rock
    All 2007 Hoku Award Winners


    2006 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Christmas in Hawaii featuring Danny Couch
    		ALBUM TITLE: Christmas in Hawaii
    ARTIST: Danny Couch
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Christmas in Hawai'i
  • 02. Merry Christmas Darling
  • 03. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 04. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
  • 05. The Christmas Song(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
  • 06. Christmas Day Promise
  • 07. Christmas Day Promise
  • 08. White Christmas
  • 09. O Holy Night
  • 10. I'll Be Home for Christmas
  • 11. Silent Night
    All 2006 Hoku Award Winners


    2005 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    There was no "Best Christmas Album" Hoku Award in 2005
    2005 Hoku Award Winners in All Categories


    2004
    Mele Kalikimaka featuring Kanilau
    		ALBUM TITLE: Mele Kalikimaka from Kanilau
    ARTIST: Kanilau
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Because It's Christmas/I Am a Child of God
  • 02. Christmas Island
  • 03. Christmas in Hawaii
  • 04. What Child Is This/Mary Did You Know
  • 05. Star Bright
  • 06. O Holy Night
  • 07. Little Drummer Boy
  • 08. Christmas Medley: Sleigh Ride/Hawaiian Santa/Mele Kalikimaka
  • 09. I'll Be Home for Christmas/Christmas Song
  • 10. Christmas Luau
  • 11. Silent Night
    All 2004 Hoku Award Winners


    2003 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    A Kanaka Christmas by Sean Naauao
    		ALBUM: A Kanaka Christmas
    ARTIST: Sean Naauao
    PRODUCER: Poi Pounder
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Silver Bells
  • 02. Christmas Delite
  • 03. White Christmas
  • 04. A Kanaka Christmas
  • 05. Winter Wonderland
  • 06. Dream Baby Dream
  • 07. Secret Santa
  • 08. Merry Little Christmas
  • 09. Let It Snow
  • 10. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  • 11. Silent Night
  • 12. Mele Kalikimaka Ia 'Oe
    All 2003 Hoku Award Winners


    2002 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Christmas Gift 2 Album by Na Leo Pilimehena
    		ALBUM TITLE: Christmas Gift 2
    ARTIST: Na Leo Pilimehana
    PRODUCER: NLP Music
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 02. Christmas in Your Eyes
  • 03. The Song of Christmas
  • 04. The Happiest Time of the Year
  • 05. Celebrate Me Home
  • 06. I'll Be Home for Christmas
  • 07. Yes
  • 08. Santa Island
  • 09. Christmas Day
  • 10. First Christmas (Emmanuel)
  • 11. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
  • 12. The Twelve Days of Christmas(Hawaiian Style)
    All 2002 Hoku Award Winners


    2001 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Home for the Holidays Album by Hookena
    		ALBUM TITLE: Home for the Holidays
    ARTIST: Hookena
    PRODUCER: Hoomau
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
  • 02. Song of Christmas
  • 03. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • 04. Christmas Song
  • 05. Rock 'N Roll Christmas
  • 06. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
  • 07. Little Drummer Boy
  • 08. Do You Hear What I Hear
  • 09. Christmas in Paradise
  • 10. Mele Kalikimaka Ia Kalou
    All 2001 Hoku Award Winners


    2000 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Willie Kalikimaka Album by Willie K
    		ALBUM TITLE: Willie Kalikimaka
    ARTIST: Willie K
    PRODUCER: Mountain Apple
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Mele Kalikimaka
  • 02. Christmas Island
  • 03. What Child is This (Greensleeves)
  • 04. Christmas Bells
  • 05. Away In A Manger
  • 06. Reggae Christmas
  • 07. Silent Night
  • 08. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
  • 09. The Little Drummer Boy/Ring Your Christmas Bells
  • 10. Unto Us Is Born A King
  • 11. Merry Christmas
  • 12. O Holy Night
  • 13. Song of Christmas
    All 2000 Hoku Award Winners


    1999 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Cristmas Gift Album by Na Leo Pilimehana
    		ALBUM TITLE: Christmas Gift
    ARTIST: Na Leo Pilimehana
    PRODUCER: Na Leo Pilimehana
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. O Holy Night
  • 02. Kana Kaloka / Here Comes
  • 03. Twelve Days Of Christmas
  • 04. Let It Snow, Let It Snow,
  • 05. Hosana (Ua Mau)
  • 06. Unto Us Tonight
  • 07. Jingle Bell Rock
  • 08. What Would Christmas Be
  • 09. Ave Maria
  • 10. Christmas Time Blues
  • 11. What Love
  • 12. A Christmas Wish
    All 1999 Hoku Award Winners


    1998
    There was no "Best Christmas Album" Hoku Award in 1998
    1998 Hoku Award Winners in All Categories


    1997 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Ki Ho Alu Christmas Album by Various Artists
    		ALBUM: Ki Ho Alu Christmas
    ARTIST: various artists
    PRODUCER: Dancing Cat Records
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Do You Hear What I Hear? (Keola Beamer)
  • 02. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S: The Meaning Of Christmas (Ledward Kaapana)
  • 03. Christmas Carol Waltz (Moses Kahumoku)
  • 04. Mele Kalikimaka (Cyril Pahinui)
  • 05. Away In A Manger (James "Bla" Pahinui)
  • 06. Winter Wonderland (Barney Isaacs/George Kuo)
  • 07. Christmas Memories (Dennis Kamakahi)
  • 08. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Ozzie Kotani)
  • 09. Little Drummer Boy (George Kahumoku)
  • 10. Fireside Ki Ho'alu (George Kuo)
  • 11. Medley: Kanaka Waiwai / Lesu No Ke Kahuhipa (Cindy Combs)
  • 12. Po La'i E / Silent Night (Joanie Komatsu)
  • 13. Silent Night (Ledward Kaapana)
    All 1997 Hoku Award Winners


    1996 Best Christmas Album Hoku Award
    Ki Ho Alu Christmas Album by Various Artists
    		ALBUM TITLE: A Bright Hawaiian Christmas
    ARTIST: Teresa Bright
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    RECORDINGS ON THE ALBUM:
  • 01. Island Christmas
  • 02. Mele Kalikimaka
  • 03. White Christmas
  • 04. Jingle Bell Rock
  • 05. Christmas Song
  • 06. Winter Wonderland
  • 07. First Noel
  • 08. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  • 09. Po La`I E / Silent Night
  • 10. Ho`Onani I Ka Makua Mau
    All 1996 Hoku Award Winners


    1978-1995
    There was no "Best Christmas Album" category between 1978 and 1995. The first Na Hoku Hanohano Hawaiian Christmas album award was given out in 1996.

    See also:
  • Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Category
  • Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Artist
  • Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - by Year


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