Saturday, December 1:  Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace.  This gala holiday celebration will be held at the historic Hulihe`e Palace in the heart of Kona. Featuring a royal holiday dinner in honor of Queen Emma, live and silent auctions, special Christmas trees and live musical entertainment. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity and Daughters of Hawaii. Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 329-1877 or visit www.huliheechristmas.org.