Midwinter Day - It's the only holiday in the world that’s celebrated across an entire continent by every person who lives there, and it's happening in Antarctica right now.
In the deepest, darkest part of the yar, Antarcticans look for ways to see the light at the end of the tunnel - a big deal when you haven’t seen the sun for a few months.
In this episode of Antarctica Did That For Me, we (your hosts, Keri Nelson and Cassa Grant) give you a snapshot of the Midwinter tradition and celebration, including the history of midwinter celebrations in Antarctica, the importance of the holiday for winterovers, and the traditions and themes associated with the holiday celebrated by all Antarctic bases across the continent.
It’s a celebration of challenges faced, fears overcome, and appreciation for possibilities, and it can help us shape our own holiday celebrations in the “real” world.
Liked this show? PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! Reviews help folks who might be interested find out about us.
You can get our free quick start guide to apply to jobs in Antarctica here!
Follow us:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ADTFMIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/ADTFMFB
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ADTFMLI
TikTok: https://bit.ly/ADTFMTT
Website: https://bit.ly/ADTFM
Follow Keri at Simply Antarctica:
TikTok: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaTT
Instagram: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaIG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/SimplyAntarcticaFB
Follow Cassa:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantLI
Instagram: https://bit.ly/CassaGrantIG
Website: https://bit.ly/cassagrant
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.