The practice of mumming or "janneying" is a world-wide phenomenon connected with religion, ritual and drama.  Derived from the British and Irish customs now almost extinct, the Newfoundland mumming tradition, which is still a vital part of the island's culture, offers a unique opportunity for observing the practice.  This study approached the living folk tradition from three directions.  HERBERT HALPERT is the Head of the Department of Folklore at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

Christmas mumming in Newfoundland; essays in anthropology, folklore, and history,

Politics & Social Sciences

Halpert, Herbert

Social Sciences

Published for Memorial University of Newfoundland by University of Toronto Press

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Christmas mumming in Newfoundland; essays in anthropology, folklore, and history,