They sweated but never spoke a word. We tried many times and different ways to catch them to speak but they never said a word. Newfoundland Canada Mummering is a very popular Christmas tradition in Newfoundland. It is very enjoyable and it brings out the Christmas spirit in Newfoundland. Children and adults dress up in alot of clothing so no one will recognize them.
Men dress in long underwear or sometimes dress as women and the women dress in nightgowns or as men.
They sometimes bring a guitar or accordian with them to play some Christmas music while they visit their friends and family. The people they are visiting usually serve them food while they are there to show them they are glad they came and that they enjoyed their company. Mummering is always enjoyed by the people of Newfoundland. It has been a tradition for a long time in Newfoundland and probably will be for years to come. One night just after Christmas I watched in awe while my mother dressed to go out.