By Alex Rhowuniong

Only a handful still traditionally use these native bags. In Yap and Chuuk, people walk around with baskets of various sizes and shapes, filled with betel nuts. In other parts of Chuuk, the basket is used for carrying machetes, food and “rong” (medicine and magic). In Pohnpei, the basket is a symbol of forgiveness.

That could be attributed to the way the Chuukese migrated—one careful step after another.

There is no place like home, especially during the holidays. But on Christmas eve, Englbirt Maxine Perman from Pohnpei will try to...