Product of Newfoundland
Triva, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
The Many Mummers of Newfoundland
It’s Christmas and there are mummers throughout Newfoundland, but there’s more to mummering than meets the eye — it’s a surprisingly diverse tradition.
What is the Heck Tibb’s Eve?
The mysterious and mostly unknown history of Newfoundland’s 13th day of Christmas — Tibb’s Eve.
Rockyfoot: Newfoundland’s Krampus
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that ol’ Rockyfoot was not drawing near.
The Curious Customs of Old Christmas Day
From superstitions to magic, Old Christmas Day (January 6th) in Newfoundland comes with a set of strange customs and beliefs.
Weird Newfoundland Christmas Traditions
Tibb’s Eve and mummers? Sure. What about playing for Christmas cake and choosing champion of the bay. There are many strange Newfoundland Christmas customs.
These Newfoundland Christmas Traditions
Mummers, Tibb’s Eve, Dark and Light Fruit Cake, Old Christmas Day… These are some of my Newfoundland Christmas traditions.
What Tibb’s Eve Means To Me
The only thing more certain than Tibb’s Eve in Newfoundland is a Newfoundlander asking what Tibb’s Eve is.
Santa Claus Loves Newfoundland & Labrador
Santa Claus loves kids the whole world over. No doubt. But Newfoundland and Labrador has a special place in his heart - here’s why.