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A flower necklace that turns 'hello' into a hug you can smell.
means A garland, usually of flowers, leaves, or shells, worn around the neck or head as a greeting, honor, or decoration.
from From Hawaiian 'lei,' meaning garland or wreath. The tradition likely arrived with Polynesian voyagers who carried garland-making customs across the Pacific, and it became deeply woven into Hawaiian culture as a gesture of welcome, celebration, and respect — the word itself needing no translation to travel the world alongside the custom.
- origin
- Polynesian voyagers brought the tradition to Hawaii
- etiquette
- removing one in front of the giver is rude
- lei day
- Hawaii celebrates May 1st officially as Lei Day
- not just flowers
- can be made of shells, feathers, or candy