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.

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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.

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Mummers, Murder and Mayhem

Not every mummer story has a happy ending. In 1860 a group of mummers killed a man in Bay Roberts , NL — that was only one incident in a string of violent behaviour.

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Rockyfoot: Newfoundland’s Krampus

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that ol’ Rockyfoot was not drawing near.

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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.

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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.