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People in Flat Rock, like many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians made up songs about events that took place. They lived a simple life, but had their own ways of creating entertainment. One of the Christmas traditions of Flat Rock was what they would call the "Christmas Fools". The men would cover themselves with garments made of flour sacks and cover them with necklaces, broaches and colored ribbon. They would go around the harbour borrowing all the necklaces they could find and sew them on their shirts. To top it off they wore big hats in shapes of boats with sails on them. This went on for twelve nights and a great time was had by all.
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