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100

this band is from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for their songs "consequence free"  and "Mari-Mac-

Who is great big sea? 

100

Every year during christmas, newfoundlanders dress in masks, various articles of clothing and head out to sing and dance, calling on the homes of friends and neighbors, there is also a parade.

What is mummering?

100

This dinner consists of vegetables and salt beef and is known to be served on sundays.

What is jiggs dinner

100

celebrates Newfoundland & Labrador's unique culture with great traditional music and interactive workshops where you can learn a dance, a tune, or a tale.

What is the folk festival?


200

This musician has released 7 solo albums and is well known for his composition "Sonny's Dream".

Who is Ron Hynes? 

200

This tradition is originated on the south coast of Newfoundland and happens the day before Christmas eve. 

What is tibbs eve? 

200

 cubes of pork backfat, fried gently till the fat has rendered and they become salt-spangled porky puffs

What are scrunchions?

200

This festival is an Award Winning 4 day event held in mid-August.  and includes a pie-eating contest, games of chance, children's games, and fireworks at the Brigus Waterfront.

What is the Brigus Blueberry festival?

300

 a Celtic rock band formed in 1997 in St. John's, Newfoundland, by Glenn Simmons and D'Arcy Broderick. The original lineup of the band consisted of Simmons, Broderick, Billy Sutton, Dave Fitzpatrick, and Clyde Wiseman

Who are the fables?

300

an optional ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders (known to Newfoundlanders as a "come from away" or "mainlander") involving a shot of screech, a short recitation and the kissing of a cod.

What is a screech in?

300

This food is known to have for breakfast. It is fried dough often served with molasses or corn syrup. 

What is a touton? 

300

This festival is the largest winter festival in Atlantic Canada.  more than 80 events over 12 days every February to encourage indoor and outdoor activities to delight all ages. 

What is Mount Pearl frosty festival?


400

 this song is a traditional Newfoundland folk song/ballad that translates to standard English as "I'm the Boy", sang by Great Big Sea. 

What is "I'se Da bys"?

400

the four-week liturgical period before Christmas. Similar to how children celebrate St. Nicholas Day (December 6) with stockings and presents, children in Labrador hang stockings and decorate small  trees.

What is an advent celebration?

400

 this terrifically tart berry grows wild in peat bogs and is a little like a sour raspberry, also known as cloudberries.

what is a bakeapple?

400

This festival happens on the first Wednesday in august and is also known as the largest garden party in the world 

What is the regatta?

500

a Newfoundland and Labrador musical duet considered the cornerstone of traditional Newfoundland music. Formed in 1977 by Bud Davidge and Sim Savory. Known for the song music and friends 

who is Simani? 

500

s a percussive musical instrument from Newfoundland, Canada. Made from recycled household materials, such as mops, brooms, bottle caps, and tin can.

What is an ugly stick?

500

  a flavorful Canadian pudding made with flour, molasses, raisins, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, and butter. The mixture is stuffed in a cotton bag or cloth, then steamed or boiled in water.

What is Figgy Duff?

500

Film Festival is Canada's longest-running film festival  with a bold vision of supporting and promoting women's creative work in screen-based industries.

What is St. Johns international Womens film festival?

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