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Christmas 2019

Santa Manny at BlueSky
Santa Manny stayed busy, greeting customers and Christmas shoppers earlier this week, as Bluesky kept their doors open late to accommodate everyone trying to take advantage of the company’s spectacular holiday deals. [photo: Blue Chen]
The manger in front of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
The manger in front of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Laulii, nicely decorated with Samoan ie toga and adorned with Christmas lights in celebration of the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth, to you from the staff and management of Samoa News — ‘May all your days be merry and...
A visitor lights a candle at the Church of the Nativity built
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of Christian pilgrims on Tuesday flocked to the West Bank town of Bethlehem, celebrating Christmas Eve in the traditional birthplace of Jesus. Visitors converged on the town’s large Christmas tree in Manger Square, near the spot believed to mark Jesus’...
A family who enjoyed the CCCAS Petesa Uta annual concert
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the territory on the verge of the Christmas-New Year’s holiday, Monday was government payday, but those who have direct deposit received their money over the past weekend. ASG retirees, who usually receive their benefit checks at the end of the month, received their...
HC Asuega Faamamata home decorated for Christmas
The beautifully decorated home of HC Asuega Faamamata in Pago Pago, which is a sight to see every year during the holiday season. [photo: BC]
Christmas lights and decorations at Fagatogo Pavillion
The Fagatogo Pavilion is looking festive after being decorated by Pentagon Samoa and its family of companies this holiday season. The pavilion is where the 42nd Arts Council Annual Holiday Music Festival is happening, which started last night, and will continue until tomorrow night. More photos in...
First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga (right) chatting with a mother, whose child is between them in a bed at LBJ
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga, accompanied by staff of the Governor’s Office, carried out the Governor’s Office annual Christmas visitation - delivering gifts to patients at the hospital. Also last week, the Governor’s Office dispatched staff, led by Salanoa Ricky...
The Uelese siblings in front of a Merry Christmas display in Aoloau
The Uelese siblings posing for a photo during their visit to the beautiful Christmas spectacle at Aoloau village which - this year - includes trees and decorations sponsored by local companies. Take time to enjoy the joy of the season. [photo: courtesy]
American Samoa Sailing Association’s Santa Claus at the Christmas display on Aoloau mountain
The American Samoa Sailing Association’s Santa Claus sailing up Aoloau mountain was one of the best displays this year during Aoloau and Aasu’s Christmas line-up that is proudly sponsored by various companies and businesses around the territory – All in the effort of bringing the spirit of...
Reigning Miss SOFIAS, Vanessa Ta’amu Simanu (far right) along with officers and members of the Sosaiete O Fa’afafine I Amerika Samoa
Reigning Miss SOFIAS, Vanessa Ta’amu Simanu (far right) along with officers and members of the Sosaiete O Fa’afafine I Amerika Samoa (SOFIAS) visited the LBJ Medical Center Pediatric Ward earlier this week to hand out gifts to children in the unit. SOFIAS has made this a holiday tradition over the...