The Mummers Parade Americas Strangest New Years Tradition

What does the word 'mummer' historically mean in its Germanic and French roots?

When was the first official city-sanctioned Mummers Parade held in Philadelphia?

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?

What did early Philadelphia mummers fire into the air to celebrate the New Year?

Who was the Philadelphia publicist who helped establish the first official, city-sponsored Mummers Parade?

Which ancient Roman winter festival heavily influenced early mummering traditions?

Which old New Year tradition sounds most fun?