What is a Mummer? Mummery in America is as unique to Philadelphia as Mardi Gras is to New Orleans. “Mummer” comes from the Old French momer, to wear a mask; pantomime. A masked or costumed merrymaker, especially at

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Date: 2014-12-18 09:57:51 Holy Rollers N.Y.B. Pennsport Adelphia Greater Kensington The Mummers South Philadelphia Parade Culture Entertainment Mummers Parade Theatre Mummers Play		What is a Mummer? Mummery in America is as unique to Philadelphia as Mardi Gras is to New Orleans. “Mummer” comes from the Old French momer, to wear a mask; pantomime. A masked or costumed merrymaker, especially at Add to Reading List Source URL: tribwphl.files.wordpress.com Download Document from Source Website File Size: 1.002,02 KB Share Document on Facebook