This Sunday we celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, always six months before Christmas. Whereas Christmas falls near the shortest days of the year, the Nativity of John falls during midsummer festivals and the longest days of the year. It is hard to imagine, during the hot days of summer in Hawai‘i, as well as due to the recent trauma of Lahaina, that in many cultures throughout the world there are bonfires on St. John's Eve and Day, and these bonfires accompany feasting, games, and other fun activities.