Christmas/Newfoundland Traditions
People dress up in funny clothes and visit houses on Christmas
What is Mummering?
This sweet bread is very common at Christmas
Raisin Bread
We sing this at Christmas about the baby Jesus
Silent Night
This Christmas fruit is traditionally placed in children's stockings
The Christmas Orange.
Stay there until I get there
What is "Stay where you're to 'til I comes where you're at"
You knock on the door and ask this before coming inside
'Any Mummers allowed in?"
People often have this hot drink with cake
Tea
Who was kissing Santa under the mistletoe?
Mommy
The type of shirt we wear before or on Christmas
What is an Ugly Sweater?
A good wish for the future
What is "Long may your jib draw?"
A homemade Newfoundland Instrument
What is an Ugly Stick?
Fried bread dough, often served with molasses
What are Toutons?
Songs people sing together on Christmas
Christmas Carol
A drink made of orange juice and vodka or rum frozen in a bucket
What is Slush?
Asking someone who their parents are
Who knit ya
What do you have to kiss to be "Screeched in"?
What is a "Cod Fish"
A popular soup that Newfoundlanders make
What is Pea Soup?
In this 1957 hit, Elvis Presley sings about having a "blue Christmas without you".
Blue Christmas
Other than turkey, what meat is traditionally cooked with vegetables for Christmas dinner?
Salt Beef
You are grouchy/hard to get along with
What is "You're some crooked."
A night for friends to gather and celebrate before the Christmas festivities begin
What is Tibb's Eve
This dinner is often served on Sundays
What is Jiggs' Dinner?
This song talks about mummers visiting houses
"Any Mummers allowed in?"
What is the most traditional meal served on Christmas Eve
Often said when expressing annoyance or frustration
Oh me nerves