23rd of December
Historical
Antarctic Pictures and Events
Douglas Mawson, Australasian Antarctic Expedition on the ship Aurora, 1911 - 1914.
1912 - Christmas - Mawson and Mertz, a week after their companion was lost in a crevasse with 6 dogs and most of the food.
- "An ounce each of butter was served out
from our small stock to give a festive touch to the dog-stew...
We wished each other happier Christmases in the future."
