Possession Day
Season or date: January 17
Commemorates 1775 sovereignty declaration. Simple ceremony held within research station.
Festivals in SGSSI
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Festivals
Liberation Day
Season or date: June 14
Commemorates liberation after 1982 Falklands War. Moment of silence and British flag raising.
Midwinter Celebration
Season or date: Around June 21
Antarctic tradition where overwintering teams celebrate winter solstice. Each station hosts costume parties and special dinners.
Public holidays
- Possession Day
- Liberation Day
- Christmas
- New Year''s Day