In many communities, the older people provide invaluable insight and stories about times past. Or a treasure box can be a painting like Hauling Job Sturge's House with symbols representing the story of a people. Keeping a treasure box can link you to your roots. Your treasure box may change as you grow in age and experience, and each new addition will enrich this personal legacy. Just as the people of Newfoundland and Labrador consider mummering a part of their heritage, so each one of us has rituals that add to our family's and community's life.
Rituals are events or activities that are performed on a regular basis.
Often food plays an important role in our family rituals. Often a time includes music and home-made entertainment with roots in Newfoundland's English, Irish and French heritage. Organize a Newfoundland time with your group. Food is an important part of any festivity. If your disguise is good, perhaps you may keep your friends from recognizing you.