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The Wren Song, sung by Honora Skanes, Colliers
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| Descriptive Title | The Wren Song, sung by Honora Skanes, Colliers |
| Category | Music and song
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| Topic | Holidays
Ritual
Christmas
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| Keywords | Effigies
Wren
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| Description | Colliers resident Honora Skanes sings the wren song |
| Date | 2009-11-14 |
| Collector | Jarvis, Dale Gilbert, 1971-
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| Informant | Skanes, Honora
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| Location Depicted/Discussed | Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Colliers |
| Recording Location | Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Colliers |
| Relation.Is Part Of | Honora Skanes interview on the Wren tradition, Colliers |
| Notes | The wren is just one of several Christmastime house-visiting traditions that continue in Newfoundland and Labrador. Typically, children and/or adults will visit homes within their community carrying around an effigy of a small bird—the wren. Upon entry into a home, they usually recite a poem about the wren and may offer some kind of performance, be it song, joke, or recitation. Often the host will offer up food, drink, or money for the visit. Unlike other house-visiting traditions, there are no disguises involved. |
| Format | Audio/wma |
| Extent | 00:21 |
| Type | Sound |
| Resource Type | Audio |
| Language | Eng |
| Collection | Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| CONTENTdm file name | 23.wma |
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