Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times.

Meleana Estes, author of "Lei Aloha," is weaving her grandmother's legacy into her modern Hawaiian lei designs.

Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times.

Hawaii's Lei Day is about so much more than flowers Nothing quite symbolizes the essence of Hawai’i and the aloha spirit quite like the lei. But as native flora disappears, lei makers discuss ...

The tradition of giving a lei at graduation has expanded to the mainland. Here's what you need to know about joining in the fun with respect.

Students say Fiji and the Philippines each have their own unique garlands, both resembling and differing from the Hawaiian ...

May 1 is Lei Day in Hawaii, a day that celebrates the important cultural significance of lei, how to make lei and the role of lei in Hawaiian culture.

Meleana Estes, author of "Lei Aloha," is weaving her grandmother's legacy into her modern Hawaiian lei designs.

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Hawaiian lei making, from early practices to modern creations that embody aloha and unity.