. The Canadian field-naturalist. 64 The Canadian Field-Naturalist [Vol. XLII development. The superb health and vigour of the northern Eskimo afford conclusive evidence that the long winter nights have no harmful effects. The Eskimo look forward to the dark midwinter period as a time for long visits to friends, and spend it in singing, dancing and social pleasures (Fig. 3). After ten winters in the Arctic, Stefansson reports the darkness of Christmas to be "about as depressing on the northern coast of Canada as the darkness of mid- night on ; Each party puts forth its best a
. The Canadian field-naturalist. 64 The Canadian Field-Naturalist [Vol. XLII development. The superb health and vigour of the northern Eskimo afford conclusive evidence that the long winter nights have no harmful effects. The Eskimo look forward to the dark midwinter period as a time for long visits to friends, and spend it in singing, dancing and social pleasures (Fig. 3). After ten winters in the Arctic, Stefansson reports the darkness of Christmas to be "about as depressing on the northern coast of Canada as the darkness of mid- night on ; Each party puts forth its best actors, and strives in every way to outdo the other. During the first day, when the comic dances are on, the tribe succeeding in making the other laugh can demand anything they wish. The best dancers receive valuable presents. . ." "As each man entered he threw down a small gift before the naskut, as is customary on such occasions. As soon as everyone was settled, the dances began. Strange noises were heard in the tunnel, gradually approaching the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. Ottawa, Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
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