1. the practice of performing in a folk play or entertainment, especially at Christmas, while wearing masks or costumes
Usage: traditional; British
2. the act of going from house to house in disguise during festivals or holidays
Usage: traditional

Examples

• The village children enjoyed mumming during the Christmas season.
• Mumming was a popular tradition in medieval England.
• The actors prepared their costumes for the annual mumming performance.
• Local residents welcomed the mumming troupe at their door.
• The tradition of mumming has been revived in some communities.
• She learned about mumming in her folklore class.