We always have a fight. The kids watch movies and eat popcorn while the adults have dinner or go dancing. George Kaka, in the New Zealand village at the Polynesian Cultural Center, said Christmas for him is also very family oriented. He said they go to different homes to give gifts and sing family songs. Niki Wallace, also employed by the New Zealand village at the PCC, said she remembers using pillow cases at the foot of her bed instead of stockings.
Food is a very big thing.
At the beginning of December, we decorate all of the house - inside and outside. My family's special dessert is banana poi. Teriirere, Brothers and Tsing described a special cake eaten at Christmas. Tsing said cake was a French tradition and looks like a log made out of cake and cream. Teriirere said they combine French and Tahitian traditions.