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Mummering is a centuries-old tradition that takes place over the 12 days of Christmas in the outports of Newfoundland. It involves dressing up in funny disguises, going visiting and getting up to a bit of mischief. A lace curtain or tea towel hides the face, clothes are worn inside out or backwards and underwear is worn over outerwear. Once in disguise, the mummers set out for a night of fun in the community, going from house to house, at each one asking the ritual question on an inbreath, "Any mummers ‘lowed in?" The mummers might then have a swally of rum or syrup, play the fiddle, accordion or ugly stick and dance a jig or two with granny.

Not as common as it once was, mummering lives on in Newfoundland art and craft.