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The "screech-in" is a ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders (known to Newfoundlanders as a "come from away" or "mainlander") involving a shot of screech, a short recitation, and the kissing of a cod. It is often performed either in homes or more commonly in town pubs, such as those on George Street, St. John's.
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0:00 / 0:52 Screech In Ceremony, St. John's, Newfoundland Richard Kurdziel 30 subscribers Subscribe 245 views 1 year ago A short version of the traditional Screech In ceremony at Christian's.
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The Screech In Ceremony is often performed to initiate non-Newfoundlanders (often referred to as "Come From Aways") into honorary Newfoundlanders or "honorary Newfoundlanders." This ceremony is especially common in bars and pubs, often as a fun tourist attraction. Since the first ceremony over 250,000 CFA's have been Screeched In.
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It's essentially just an informal party. You can even do it at home. The idea behind the screech-in is to give newcomers a taste of Newfoundland culture and to help them feel at home. The screech-in ceremony is often done by groups of locals who want to welcome a new person into the community.
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The screech in ceremony is performed in Newfoundland to become an honorary Newfoundlander. The most popular place to attend the ceremony is Christian's Bar.
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Even the most landlocked mainlander knows that the traditional Newfoundland Screech-In ceremony means kissing a cod. Why? Because, kissing the cod meant a simple bon voyage to those who were sailing South and returning with the rum! Don't be shy, they never get tired of a nice kiss from an attractive Come-From-Away!
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The Newfoundland Sceech-in ceremony is an interactive, lighthearted, activity in which guests to Newfoundland (also known as CFAs or "come from aways") are made "honorary Newfoundlanders" through an initiation "ceremony" involving the recitation of a "Newfie" phrase, consuming a shot of screech, and kissing a cod!
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Where did the tradition of the "Screech In" originate? 1983 was the year the tradtion formally began, It was that year Mr Myrle Vokey was credited with inventing the Screech-In ceremony. However it was first staged in 1976 in St. John's the capital of Newfoundland.
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During a traditional screech-in, come from aways — or CFAs — are supposed to recite an age-old saying, eat a piece of bologna (also known as a Newfoundland steak), kiss a cod and then take a shot.
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Ingredients: 1 victim (a foreign one) 1 native Newfoundlander or more (only ones allowed to perform the ceremony) A real fish (preferably a cod - but any whole fish will do - just make sure it's dead). A Sou'Wester (or pink woolly hat?) A bottle of Screech Rum Method:
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The "Screech In" Ceremony Every Newfoundlander knows what a "Screech In" Ceremony is all about. It is the only way that those not lucky enough to be born in Newfoundland can come close to being a Newfoundlander, without having to die and be reincarnated. Those who survive the ceremony will be forever known as HONORARY NEWFOUNDLANDERS.
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Screech began as a potent West Indies rum exchanged for salt cod in the early trading years of the British colony. Anyone not born in Newfoundland can become an honorary "Newfie" by partaking of the ceremony of being "screeched in". The Ceremony. The ceremony consists of the visitor drinking a shot of this alcoholic drink, reciting a.
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This ritual, called a Screech-in, is a satirical tribute to the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. During the triangular trade, the region exchanged salted codfish, its once-primary export,.
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Step 1: The Poem The ceremony has changed over several decades, but certain aspects remain consistent. The first is a short recitation, typically lead by a born Newfoundlander. There are variations, but a popular one goes: From the waters of the Avalon, to the shores of Labrador, We've always stuck together, with a Rant and with a Roar.