Northwest History. Aviation 8. Celebrations, United States.

Yuletide Dark In Far Alaska. YULETIDE DARK IN FAR ALASKA POINT BARROW, Alaska, Dec. 25, (/P)-- Christmas in this northernmost white settlement was being celebrated in darkness today by a feast and weird dancing that will continue far into the night. School children gave a program in the little Missi...

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Language:English
Published: 1930
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Online Access:http://content.libraries.wsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clipping/id/86281
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Summary:Yuletide Dark In Far Alaska. YULETIDE DARK IN FAR ALASKA POINT BARROW, Alaska, Dec. 25, (/P)-- Christmas in this northernmost white settlement was being celebrated in darkness today by a feast and weird dancing that will continue far into the night. School children gave a program in the little Mission schoolhouse and gifts of frozen fish and Eskimo clothing were exchanged. The mission gave each person attending a package of assorted presents. All children received a small toy and a big bag of candy and nuts.