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Dec 18, 2024

Coming Home For Tibb’s Eve

Dec 18, 2024

In this Christmas story, set on Tibb’s Eve in Trinity, Clara stumbles upon a house aglow with warmth and stories from the past. As the night unfolds, she discovers the magic of memories, old friends, and the fleeting nature of time.

Dec 18, 2024

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Martha’s Dance With The Mummer

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Jannies in the Jailhouse

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Dec 18, 2024

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Coming Home For Tibb’s Eve

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas, tibb's eve, Trinity, Mummer

Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 15, 2024

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Don’t Sail on Christmas Day

Dec 15, 2024

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Dec 15, 2024

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Dec 12, 2024

Christmas, Fiction, Mummer

Martha’s Dance With The Mummer

Dec 12, 2024

Christmas, Fiction, Mummer

Dec 12, 2024

Christmas, Fiction, Mummer

Dec 10, 2024

Mummer, Christmas, 2024

Jannies in the Jailhouse

Dec 10, 2024

Mummer, Christmas, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Mummer, Christmas, 2024

Fidel Castro’s Christmas Eve Toboggan Ride

Dec 24, 2023

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Fidel Castro’s Christmas Eve Toboggan Ride

Dec 24, 2023

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Dec 24, 2023

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Dec 19, 2023

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The Many Mummers of Newfoundland

Dec 19, 2023

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Dec 19, 2023

2023, christmas, mummer

Dec 10, 2023

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What is the Heck Tibb’s Eve?

Dec 10, 2023

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Dec 10, 2023

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Kicking the Concern and Other Curious Christmas Customs

Dec 28, 2022

Eastport Peninsula, 2022, christmas

Kicking the Concern and Other Curious Christmas Customs

Dec 28, 2022

Eastport Peninsula, 2022, christmas

Dec 28, 2022

Eastport Peninsula, 2022, christmas

Dec 19, 2022

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Mummers, Murder and Mayhem

Dec 19, 2022

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Dec 19, 2022

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Dec 5, 2022

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Rockyfoot: Newfoundland’s Krampus

Dec 5, 2022

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Dec 5, 2022

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Strange Truths & Tall Tales Podcast

Strange Truths and Tall Tales: Newfoundland Podcast

Dec 18, 2024

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S3.E3: Tibb’s Eve in Trinity

Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

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S3.E2: Mummers, Music and Hors d’Oeuvres (feat. Tyler Humber of Kitchinparti)

Dec 10, 2024

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S3.E2: Mummers, Music and Hors d’Oeuvres (feat. Tyler Humber of Kitchinparti)

Dec 10, 2024

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Dec 10, 2024

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S2.E5: Mummers and Music featuring Carolina East

Dec 17, 2023

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S2.E5: Mummers and Music featuring Carolina East

Dec 17, 2023

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Dec 17, 2023

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S2.E4: Tibb’s Eve and Newfoundland Christmas Slush

Dec 6, 2023

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S2.E4: Tibb’s Eve and Newfoundland Christmas Slush

Dec 6, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023

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Ultimate Newfoundland Christmas Music Playlist (2024 Update)

Newfoundland Christmas Music Advent Calendar

Best Kind

Dec 20, 2024

Jason W. Gill, Advent Calendar 2024

This Christmas by Jason W. Gill

Dec 20, 2024

Jason W. Gill, Advent Calendar 2024

Dec 20, 2024

Jason W. Gill, Advent Calendar 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Christmas, Gregg Bolger, Advent Calendar 2024

Home for Christmas by Gregg Bolger

Dec 19, 2024

Christmas, Gregg Bolger, Advent Calendar 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Christmas, Gregg Bolger, Advent Calendar 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Quote The Raven

Christmas Lullaby by Quote The Raven

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Quote The Raven

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Quote The Raven

Dec 17, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Justin Fancy

O Holy Night by Justin Fancy

Dec 17, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Justin Fancy

Dec 17, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Justin Fancy

Dec 16, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Jackie Sullivan

River by Jackie Sullivan

Dec 16, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Jackie Sullivan

Dec 16, 2024

Christmas, Advent Calendar 2024, Jackie Sullivan

Dec 15, 2024

Christmas, HarpistKT, Advent Calendar 2024

Snowfall by HarpistKT

Dec 15, 2024

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Dec 15, 2024

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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Fairgale

Dec 14, 2024

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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Fairgale

Dec 14, 2024

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Dec 14, 2024

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Just Like Christmas by Land of the Lakes

Dec 13, 2024

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Just Like Christmas by Land of the Lakes

Dec 13, 2024

Advent Calendar 2024, land of the lakes

Dec 13, 2024

Advent Calendar 2024, land of the lakes

Slush Recipes

Fruitcake Recipe

Pop Culture Notes

Contemporary cultural notes on music, art and entertainment from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Pop Culture Notes

Dec 20, 2024

This Christmas by Jason W. Gill

Dec 20, 2024

It’s Christmas in 5 days… that’s the opening line of Jason W. Gill’s ‘This Christmas’.

Dec 20, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Home for Christmas by Gregg Bolger

Dec 19, 2024

6 days until Christmas… Make the season merrier with this country-flavoured Christmas song from Gregg Bolger.

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Christmas Lullaby by Quote The Raven

Dec 18, 2024

7 days until Christmas… maybe it’s time for a beautiful lullaby

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Yes You Can by SeanT Le Savant

Dec 17, 2024

Need a boost? SeanT Le Savant’s Yes You Can blends smooth vibes with an empowering message—and it has a cool music video set in St. John’s!

Dec 17, 2024

O Holy Night by Justin Fancy

Dec 17, 2024

8 days until Christmas… Check out Justin Fancy’s take on the Christmas classic.

Dec 17, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

River by Jackie Sullivan

Dec 16, 2024

9 days until Christmas… Jackie Sullivan delivers a stunning cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’ — check it out!

Dec 16, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

S3.E3: Tibb’s Eve in Trinity

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

S3.E2: Mummers, Music and Hors d’Oeuvres (feat. Tyler Humber of Kitchinparti)

Dec 10, 2024

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Snow-dusted streets, white rooftops, and icy harbors—winter in Trinity, Newfoundland, is like stepping into a postcard. These photos, captured over the last few winters, showcase the magic of this historic town under a blanket of snow.

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Two saltbox houses chilling at Idle Speed Only—because in Salvage, even the pace of life knows how to follow the signs. #Newfoundland #roadtothebeaches

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Throwback to a wintery moment a few years ago when I captured this dogberry tree at the old town site in Gander. It’s now featured on the cover of Quintessential Vocal Ensemble’s new single, White Winter Hymnal. Their rendition is stunnin

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Scenes from Salvage, NL
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Nets and colorful fishing gear fill the boat, while classic red fishing stages stand proudly in the background. A glimpse into the present and the past of this beautiful Newfoundland town. #SalvageNL #outportlife

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November Winding Down
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Salvage, NL
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A red stage against yellowing grass and a moody grey sky—quiet, rugged beauty. After a month of rain, the land is finally catching a break.
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#OTD NL Trivia

Follow @nfldfactory for bite-sized bits of weird ‘On This Day’ trivia from Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Atlantic puffins mate for life. Mostly. They have about a 7% ‘divorce’ rate.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!!

77 years ago today -- On January 2nd, 1947, NL adopted right-hand drive. Prior to 1947 traffic drove to the left, as they still do in the UK. #newfoundland

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On Dec 31, 1918 Cabot Tower was significantly damaged by an explosion. It was during the preparation of the noon-day gun. The signalman died. You can read more about it here:

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I don’t need last names to know who Toni-Marie and Eddie are and I can find my way from Happy Adventure to Misery Point in the fog. My morning comes a half hour earlier and any day without ‘RDF’ is good. I’ve seen a mummer, tasted toutons and know that bakeapples don't grow on trees because I’m a product of this place.

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In Newfoundland there’s an expression,“who knit you?” It means “where did you come from?” Yarns are stories. This is a blog about the stories we come from.

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