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.
Fidel Castro’s Christmas Eve Toboggan Ride
Gander International Airport has welcomed its share of world leaders… but only one has ever asked to borrow a toboggan.
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.
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.
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.
Newfoundland, New Year's and New Clothes
My great-grandmother believed it was important to start the new year in new clothes. This year I’m keeping the tradition with a new hat (a Christmas gift from my sister).
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.