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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Over the river and through the wood,
To Grandfather’s house we go;
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river and through the wood,
Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes,
And bites the nose,
As over the ground we go.
Over the river and through the wood,
Trot fast, my dapple gray!
Spring over the ground,
Like a hunting hound,
For this is Thanksgiving-Day.
Over the river and through the wood,
And straight through the barnyard gate!
We seem to go
Extremely slow,
It is so hard to wait!
Over the river and through the wood;
Now Grandmother’s cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!
Lydia Maria Child (February 11, 1802 – July 7, 1880) was an American abolitionist, women’s rights activist, opponent of American expansionism, Indian rights activist, novelist, and journalist.
I don’t know about you, but when I learned to sing this ditty in grade school I had no idea that it even had an author, let alone such a distinguished woman author.
May your holiday be filled with rivers and woods, peace, joy, and plenty.
May you find a bit of Camelot restored.
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4 Comments
1. Rosalie replies at 22nd November 2007, 8:48 am :
While driving home from Kansas City yesterday, we were singing this song, but could not remember all the words. Thanks for helping us out, Sherry! We’ll sing all the words as we travel to friends for dinner later today. Bon Appetit!! — Ro
2. Terry replies at 22nd November 2007, 5:48 pm :
Happy Thanksgiving!
3. sherry replies at 23rd November 2007, 2:28 pm :
I picture you all, Ro, and I smile. Glad to be of help. Hope the meal was wonderful.
4. sherry replies at 23rd November 2007, 2:29 pm :
Terry, thanks. I hope you had a good day yesterday. We had a quiet family meal then drove up to Owen County to spend some time with my mother. It was a simple day but I like my holidays simple.
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