Monday, December 23, 2024

Tibbs Eve

 Happy Tibbs Eve from the Rock.



Tibb's Eve is a Newfoundland tradition on December 23rd that marks the unofficial start of Christmas. It's a day for pre-Christmas fun, and is also known as Tip's Eve or Tipsy Eve: 

  • Celebrations
    Tibb's Eve is a time to decorate, sing, bake, and have a few drinks with friends. Some people attend music shows, while others have family potlucks
  • Customs
    Tibb's Eve customs vary by community and family, but some traditions include decorating the tree, singing and dancing, and making handmade Christmas cookies. 
  • Meaning
    Tibb's Eve is popularly interpreted to mean the day one can get "tipsy" and start drinking Christmas cheer. 
  • Bars
    Bars have embraced Tibb's Eve and compete to attract customers. 
  • Returning home
    Many Newfoundlanders return to their home communities for Christmas, and Tibb's Eve is a time to reconnect with friends before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Tibb's Eve is a sacred tradition in Newfoundland, and is only known in Newfoundland.  

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  1. AndrewMon Dec 23, 09:14:00 PM GMT-3:30

    It's that Irish influence, any reason to have a drink, and they will. It sounds like fun.

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    1. WisewebwomanMon Dec 23, 11:40:00 PM GMT-3:30

      In the olden days Andrew I would have gone, now beddy byes for me is way too early 🛌😴
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  2. kylieMon Dec 23, 09:16:00 PM GMT-3:30

    Happy Tibbs Eve to you, Mary!

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    1. WisewebwomanTue Dec 24, 03:08:00 PM GMT-3:30

      Same to you my friend, lovely getting to know you!!
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  3. Elephant's ChildMon Dec 23, 10:04:00 PM GMT-3:30


    A very Happy Tibs Eve to you dear friend.

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  4. CheerfulMonkMon Dec 23, 10:36:00 PM GMT-3:30

    Yes, Happy Tibs Eve! ❤️

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  5. eTue Dec 24, 01:26:00 AM GMT-3:30

    Interesting...and a happy Tibbs Eve to you!

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  6. RiverTue Dec 24, 03:21:00 AM GMT-3:30

    That sounds like a great custom/tradition. Merry Christmas.

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,Tue Dec 24, 07:07:00 AM GMT-3:30

    A very Happy Tibb’s Eve. I will think of you as I raise my glass tonight. Look forward to 2025 with the pleasure of your company.

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    1. WisewebwomanTue Dec 24, 03:05:00 PM GMT-3:30

      Ditto David, very well said and I will raise a glass too and wish you precious birding and unique spots!
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  8. MargeTue Dec 24, 12:36:00 PM GMT-3:30

    Early beddy byes for me as well but I liked learning about Tibb's Eve, not having known about it before. So, a happy early Tibb's Eve to thee and as for me will have an early Christmas Eve with my family.

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    1. WisewebwomanTue Dec 24, 03:07:00 PM GMT-3:30

      And the same to thee Marge and to thy family - and yes, I will be hitting the sack early too, only so many hours these old bones can manage the upright!
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  9. dkzodyTue Dec 24, 01:44:00 PM GMT-3:30

    I love it. Happy Tibb's Eve. I'll raise a glass later today.

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    1. WisewebwomanTue Dec 24, 03:07:00 PM GMT-3:30

      Same to you Delaine, and may more blogging years to you!
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  10. Granny SueTue Dec 24, 10:24:00 PM GMT-3:30

    Tibb's Eve! I am heartily in favor of it! Maybe we can import it to our little state? Can't put a tariff on that! Wishing you a year of good health and peace, dear Webwoman.

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    1. WisewebwomanTue Dec 24, 11:03:00 PM GMT-3:30

      You too GS and let's hope all the terrifying predictions don't come to pass.
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  11. Charlotte (MotherOwl)Wed Dec 25, 07:02:00 PM GMT-3:30

    Happy belated Tibb's eve to you. In Denmark the 23rd is often celebrated with company and eating of rice pudding/rice porridge and a bit of drinking as well. IT is called "lillejuleaften" meaning little Christmas eve.

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  12. Elle ClancySat Dec 28, 07:49:00 AM GMT-3:30

    I have learned something new! Never heard of this celebration; lovely, for a lovely place. But, big question is: are you excited about becoming the 51st state? The idiots (and racists and grifters and uninformed) will soon be running the White House. It is already exhausting, and Trump has even taken office yet.

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  13. Rajani RehanaMon Dec 30, 11:00:00 AM GMT-3:30

    Great blog

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  14. Rajani RehanaMon Dec 30, 11:01:00 AM GMT-3:30

    Please read my post

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  15. Mona McGinnisMon Dec 30, 11:44:00 AM GMT-3:30

    Tibb's Eve at the onset & Little Christmas or Women's Christmas to end it all on Jan 6.

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