Product of Newfoundland
This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.
Stories
Penny in a Pancake
A button, a penny, a straw? In Newfoundland Pancake Day (aka Shrove Tuesday) comes with a dangerous(?) fortune-telling tradition.
Mar Falten: Valentine’s Day in Newfoundland
Mar falten is a traditional Valentine's Day greeting in Newfoundland.
The Wolves of Newfoundland
The story of wolves and coyotes on the island of Newfoundland, from the Newfoundland wolf to the arrival of coyotes and coy-wolf.
Burns Night in Newfoundland, Sorta.
It’s Robert Burns birthday. Take a moment to remember the Scottish poet and celebrate Newfoundland all at the same time.
Candlemas Day in Newfoundland
Newfoundland has no groundhogs but plenty of February 2, weatherlore.
Newfoundland, New Year's and New Clothes
My great-grandmother believed it was important to start the new year in new clothes. This year I’m keeping the tradition with a new hat (a Christmas gift from my sister).
These Newfoundland Christmas Traditions
Mummers, Tibb’s Eve, Dark and Light Fruit Cake, Old Christmas Day… These are some of my Newfoundland Christmas traditions.