Since it is also St. Swithin's day, let's hope today's weather pattern doesn't last the next forty days!

It's #WeatherloreWednesday! Today's thunderstorm warning reminded us of this anecdote.

It's #FreakyFriday! This one is a ghost story from Clarke's Beach. #ghoststories #folklore

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Today's photo is of the former Central Fire Station in St. John's. It was located on Fort Townshend off Bonaventure Avenue. The new Central Fire Station on the other side of Fort Townshend opened on September 17th, 2004. #St.John's

Here is a rhyme to say when you are out fishing this season! Have you ever heard of this one? Did it work for you? #fishing #munfla

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Fred Anderson of Sandyville?

It's #ThrowbackThursday and we are joining @archivistsdotca.bsky.social #ArchivesFashion Hashtag Party! Here are some fantastic fashions throughout the decades from our photograph collection. Did you wear any of these fashions? #ACAHashtagParty #MUNFLA

It's time for another riddle! The answer is in the comments below. #folklore #riddles

It's #TryItTuesday! Have you ever used vinegar strips to treat a headache? What is your go-to headache cure? #folklore

It's #WeatherloreWednesday! How many seagulls have you seen today?

It's #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Philip Williams of St. John's, formerly of Burnt Island(s)? #archives

Here's a riddle this Thursday! Can you guess the solution? The answer is in the comments below. #riddles

It's #TryItTuesday! Have you ever used cod liver oil for chest congestion? What did your family do to treat it? #folklore #folkcures #munfla

It's time for another #WeatherloreWednesday! Have you heard any of these sayings before? We're certainly looking for a patch of blue sky today. #folklore

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify E. Martin of LaScie?

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Here is a photo of the breakwater in Petty Harbour. Do you notice any changes?

Sharing on behalf of our colleague and friend, Derek Piotr, an independent folklorist/archivist located in the eastern US. Please reach out to Derek if you are interested in learning more about his project!

Today's #CalendarCustom is Victoria Day weekend! The Victoria Day holiday is typically the Monday preceding May 25th. Does your family go fishing or camping around May 24th? Have you ever been on the trouters' special train?

It's #WeatherloreWednesday! Now that it's cleared up- who was telling ghost stories on Monday? How about no more ghost stories until the end of summer.

Here is another #FunFoodways! A night lunch is often eaten before going to bed. Have you ever eaten a night lunch? #foodways #munfla

The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is looking to hire an Office Clerk for 8 weeks over the summer. Details & eligibility requirements re: this Canada Summer Jobs position can be found here: www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jo.... Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected].

It's #FreakyFriday! This one is about a spooky omen in bread...have you ever had this happen to you? #folklore #omens

It's time for another #TryItTuesday ! Is there still snow in your area? We don't endorse trying this one, especially given the colour of the snow left in town...

From calendar customs to cryptids, there are so many topics to explore at MUNFLA! You can check out our full catalogue at the following link: capelin.library.mun.ca/v/folklore

It's time for another #ThrowbackThursday! This photo comes from an informant from George's Brook, Trinity Bay, and is labelled as an example of a typical day at sea.

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. J. Cooper of Harbour Grace? #munfla

Here is a weather rhyme for this rainy, messy day. Stay safe out there! #weatherlore #munfla

CNA is once again offering a Cursive Writing and Reading course! If you work in heritage and archives or would otherwise like to brush up on your cursive skills, you can find out more about the course by contacting Antony Joseph Alex at [email protected] or by calling (709) 758-7465.

Here's a bit of a change for this Friday- Fun Foodways! Have you ever made Bang Belly? What recipe do you use? #NLrecipes #Foodways #munfla

It's #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Mercer of St. John's, originally from Nova Scotia?

Though, thankfully, the sun is shining today, it's still time for another Freaky Friday! Have you ever seen bobbing lights in fog?

It's time for another #WeatherloreWednesday! Have you ever heard this saying, or a similar one? A patch of blue sky always gives a bit of hope on a rainy morning! #munfla

Happy April Fools' Day! We didn't think we could top the weather pranking us with snow today, so here is an April Fools' Day rhyme. #calendarcustoms #munfla

A reminder of tomorrow’s free concert event being held in the MMaP space! Registration is required (see the QR code). It will also be live-streamed on MMaP’s YouTube channel!

Here is a riddle to help exercise your minds mid-week! Answer below. #riddle #munfla

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. Jenkins of Twillingate? #MissusMonday #MUNFLA

The MUN Folklore Society is hosting Mary Griffiths' Night, a fantasy gala fundraiser on March 20/26 from 7-11 pm at the Bella Vista. It is a 19+ event; tickets are $30 with proceeds going to the Mary Griffiths' Award. If you are attending please fill out this form --> forms.gle/dXwCSuyEjz62...

Happy St. Patrick's day! Here are some excerpts about St. Patrick's day customs from the archive. Do you have a favourite St. Patrick's day treat? #SaintPatricksDay #munfla

Announcing our spring concert in collaboration with MMaP and the Labrador Campus Library! Register here: forms.gle/jCNsmre5WELZ... *Registration necessary to ensure entrance to St. John’s event* For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be live streamed on MMaP’s YouTube Channel.

It's time for another #TryItTuesday and with cold/cough season in full swing, we thought we would share this homemade cough remedy! Have you ever made a hot lemon drink? What recipe do you use?

Going to start pronouncing 'archives' like 'achilles' just to spice things up

It's #MissusMonday! Are you able to help us identify Mrs. P. Lynch from Plate Cove? #munfla

For this #FreakyFriday we have some tales of ghostly noises from Cape Roger (Harbour), Placentia Bay! Have you ever heard the voices of Cape Roger? #MUNFLA

It's time for another #WeatherloreWednesday. Have you ever heard this saying about snow? #weatherlore #folklore #MUNFLA

For this #ThrowbackThursday, we're sharing a beautiful photo [ca. 1930s] of the community of Grole, Hermitage Bay! Many Grole residents resettled to Harbour Breton and elsewhere in the 1960s and early 1970s. Do you have any memories of Grole you would like to share?

It's #TryItTuesday, and given the snowy weather lately, we thought we would share a record about snow blindness! Have you ever heard of or tried this remedy? Thanks again to Amelia who did the research for this post! #FolkMedicine #Folklore #MUNFLA

The start date for the Cursive Writing and Reading course at CNA has been postponed to February 24th, 2026.

It's time for another #MissusMonday! Can you help us identify Mrs. P. Furey from Buchans?

Happy Valentine's Day! Here are some ways people celebrated as recorded in our archive. We included our favourite Valentine's Day poem which we dedicate to you, dear folklore enthusiasts! You will always have our (cabbage) hearts. #CalendarCustoms #MUNFLA