Quviasukvik
Quviasukvik, is the first day of the year according to the Inuit. The festival of the New Year is celebrated by the Inuit, Yupik, Aleut, Chukchi and the Iñupiat. The feast originally derives from traditional Inuit religion but in modern times, it has Christian influences.Timing
The Quviasukvik festival starts on Christmas Eve and ends on New Year's Day. This festival celebrates the coming of the new year and the sea goddess, Sedna. During these days, many traditional customs are displayed. Due to Christian influences, Christmas was considered a new year to the Inuit.
