Most Pacific islanders are Christians due to the work of missionaries.
Christianity was introduced to the Pacific Islands by Protestant missionaries in the early 19th century.
Missionaries in the Pacific islands during the 19th century were motivated by a desire to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to their faith. They believed they were bringing salvation and civilizing influences to "uncivilized" peoples, and saw themselves as fulfilling a divine mandate to save souls. Additionally, some missionaries were also motivated by a desire to expand Western influence and control in the region.
Catholic missionaries traveled to regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Protestant missionaries focused on regions like Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas. Missionary efforts were often influenced by colonial powers and the desire to spread Christianity globally.
A. Buzacott has written: 'Mission life in the Islands of the Pacific' -- subject(s): Biography, Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) began sending missionaries to the islands of the south pacific in the mid to late 1800's. These missionaries arrived there by boat, preached to the people, and ordained local converts to operate the congregations in the islands.
The United States
The Japaneese wanted to create a sphere of influence in the Pacific which would have increased there resources used for imperial expansion this included all the Pacific Islands that was under control of the US. So in short the Japaneese.
YES, Christmas is celebrating throughout the world do to the christian missionaries who have blanketed the earth spreading their religion to all the reaches of the world.
Contrary to popular belief, the ancient Pacific Islanders believed in a form of polytheism. Monotheism was introduced after missionaries were sent to the islands, forever tainting the culture.
The Pacific Ocean surrounds the Hawaiian Islands.
Pacific Islands Forum was created in 1971.