Product of Newfoundland
Trivia, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
Candlemas Day: Cake, Candles and Kings
There’s more to February 2nd than groundhogs and weather lore. People of Newfoundland have celebrated Candlemas for generations and have lots of interesting customs that have nothing to do with looking for shadows.
A Candlemas Day Rhyme to Bear in Mind
Candlemas is upon us! Throw your cod-oil lamps and candles away. Find the nearest bear — she may have good news!
Candlemas Day in Newfoundland
Newfoundland has no groundhogs but plenty of February 2, weatherlore.