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Caroling is one of the many ways to greet your neighbor and wish them good cheer for the holidays. Although caroling is a centuries old tradition, it still exists in many of our Newfoundland outports and rural communities. Traveling from house to house, taking the spirit of Christmas throughout the town carolers sing and play. Whether it is the fiddle, accordion, ugly stick or the spoons Newfoundlanders love to entertain bringing atmosphere and sparkle to the town.
Depicted in this painting is the ugly stick, which is one of Newfoundland’s most unique musical instruments. Made from a mop and decorated with bottle caps or anything that will rattle, a drum stick is used to create a distinctive sound. |  |
About the Artist
 | Odell Archibald grew up on the west coast of Newfoundland in the town of Stephenville Crossing and is the youngest of eleven children. She is very passionate about her work and can be found painting at her art studio in downtown Stephenville, Newfoundland.
Odell has lived on the south coast of Newfoundland in Burgeo and Burin and has come to appreciate and love the outport community lifestyle. She now resides in Kippens, Newfoundland with her husband and three sons.
In 2006 she was nominated for the Lillian Sheppard Award for Excellence in Illustration for Atlantic Canada. |
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