It's just turned 2024, and there are many ways to celebrate the New Year. For example, in Greenland you might dress up as a mitaartoq for Mitaarfik and scare your neighbours for treats. You could also dance. That works too. Whichever you choose, we hope you enjoy our little exploration of a somewhat creepy but definitely cosy Inuit tradition. Just keep an eye out for the tiny tiny scary people.
Sources include:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/new-years-greenland-mitaartut
https://katuaq.gl/en/events/mitaarfik
https://visitgreenland.com/articles/mitaartut/
https://all-things-nordic.com/2023/10/30/greenland-halloween-and-the-mitaartut/
https://www.greenland.is/blog/greenlandic-myths-and-legends/
https://tasermiutcamp.gl/2019/08/27/sassuma-arnaa-the-mother-of-the-sea/
http://greenlandtoday.com/uaajeerneq-greenlandic-mask-dance/?lang=en
Q's Greenland (Liv's recommendation): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TyctkYTsRUmCX138l6Dug
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