The Mummers Parade
The ancient roots of mummering
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The five divisions of the parade
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Culture, clubhouses, and Two Street
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Mummers Parade
futura Philadelphia Mummers Parade
We wear the ancient masks to chase the winter cold, And strut the city streets in feathers and in gold!
Mummering origins: The word 'mummer' likely comes from the German word 'mummer,' which means to wear a mask or disguise.
The folk practice of wearing a disguise or mask to perform music and plays during festive seasons. Swedish settlers introduced this festive performance practice to the Philadelphia region during the seventeenth century.
What traditional English folk play, featuring characters like St. George, is a direct ancestor of mummering?
Which European settlers introduced the tradition of 'New Year's shooting' to the Philadelphia region?
Which U.S. President was visited by early mummers performing door-to-door during his residence in Philadelphia?
Who was the Philadelphia publicist who helped establish the first official, city-sponsored Mummers Parade?