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The Wren Song, sung by Dennis Flynn, Colliers


Descriptive Title	The Wren Song, sung by Dennis Flynn, Colliers
Category	Music and song
Topic	Holidays Ritual Christmas
Keywords	Effigies Wren
Description	Colliers resident Dennis Flynn sings the wren song
Date	2009-10-04
Collector	Davis, Ryan
Informant	Flynn, Dennis
Location Depicted/Discussed	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Colliers
Recording Location	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--St. John's
Relation.Is Part Of	Dennis Flynn, 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 int
Format	Audio/wma
Extent	00:15
Type	Sound
Resource Type	Audio
Language	Eng
Collection	Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events
Downloadable	Yes
CONTENTdm file name	30.wma

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