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Action from the Samoa Bowl Volleyball Tournament yesterday. The championship is slated for today at DYWA Tafuna. While the Northwest and West Coast teams have showcased unmatched teamwork and precision, every squad is fighting hard to keep their championship hopes alive. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Santa Claus — otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle — has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back...
Parade watchers gathered at American Samoa’s Christmas tree at the Fagatogo malae to watch the Christmas Float Parade pass by last week as the Christmas celebration gets into full swing in American Samoa. [courtesy photo]
San Diego, CA — We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously accurate aim.
As a comparative psychologist, I’m used to...
The Amiaimalo Ofoia family of Vaitogi has transformed their home and front yard into a festive wonderland for the holiday season. In addition to the twinkling lights, they have displayed an array of cheerful decorations, including large inflatable Santa and snowman balloons that tower over the yard...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The holidays are a special time of year, filled with traditions and memories. Food plays a central role in our holiday celebrations for many of us. It is woven into the fabric of our cultures and customs. Whether it’s a festive feast, a cherished family recipe, or a...
American Samoa swimmer, Liana Nua Planz (right) with her team manager Erika Radewagen. Liana represented the territory at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships that took place in Budapest, Hungary, Dec. 10-15. As the only swimmer from America Samoa, Liana took home a national record and...
LOS ANGELES — It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa.
But this beloved TV special almost didn’t make it to air. CBS executives thought...
The Interact clubs of American Samoa celebrated the Rotary Club’s Children with Special Needs Christmas Party this past Saturday at the ASCC MPC. The Tafuna High School Interact Club (pictured) had a marvelous time spreading holiday cheer and creating game booths for all to enjoy. [courtesy photo]