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What is the capital city of Newfoundland?
St. John's
A Christmas time tradition where you dress up in unrecognizable outfits/costumes and go door to door.
Mummering
What train once travelled across the island of Newfoundland?
The Newfoundland Railway (Newfie Bullet)
What household appliance did many families use before automatic washing machines?
What is the name of the breakfast item that is fired bread served with molasses or syrup?
Toutons
What is the street of colorful houses called in Downtown St. John's?
Jelly Bean Row
What traditional Sunday meal often includes salt beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnip, and peas pudding?
Jiggs Dinner
In what year did Newfoundland join Canada?
1949
What fuel was commonly used to heat many homes?
Wood or coal
What golden berry grow in bogs and is also known as cloudberry?
Bakeapple
Where is the lighthouse that marks the easternmost point in North America?
Cape Spear
What annual outdoor event in St. John’s features rowing races and is known as North America’s oldest annual sporting event?
The Royal St. John's Regatta
What industry was once the backbone of Newfoundland’s economy?
The Cod Fishery
What was delivered to many homes in glass bottles?
Milk
What is the meal that is made from hard bread and cod fish?
Fish and Brewis
What is the name of the town where you can take the ferry from NL to Nova scotia?
(two possible answers)
Argentia or Port aux Basques
What celebration welcomes people who are visiting NL for the first time to make them a "honorary Newfoundlander”?
Screech-In
Who became Newfoundland's first premier after Confederation?
Joey Smallwood
Before cell phones, what kind of telephone was attached to the wall?
Rotary Phone/ Dial phone
What sweet dessert made with molasses, raisins, and spices is often served with Jiggs Dinner? (sometimes made with blueberries)
Figgy Duff (Blueberry Duff)
Which town do you go to take the ferry to Labrador from Newfoundland?
St. Barbe
What is the instrument usually played during mummering made from old scraps around the house, a boot, and stick?
The Ugly Stick
What famous explorer landed in Newfoundland in 1497? (Hint: the tower on top of Signal Hill is named in honor of him).
John Cabot
What game did many children play using a stick and an old can?
Kick the can
What are the small, tender pieces cut from a cod's mouth that many Newfoundlanders enjoy fired?
Cod Tongues