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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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.

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Robbie Burns’ Newfoundland, in Black and White

Newfoundland dogs — small talk for your next Robbie Burns night thanks to Sir Edwin Landseer.

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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.