"Over the River and Through the Woods ...
To Grandmother's house we go ~
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
Through white and drifted snow ..."
When I was in elementary grades at school, we would sing it when Thanksgiving Day was approaching. What fun that was! It is so interesting to envision these lyrics of the olden days. Somewhere there is Grandmother's house, and there's always a wood to gallop through before you can see her house. The woods are 'dark and deep' and covered with snow on the pathway through. These lyrics weren't written to describe any place in southern California, were they? Unless there was a mountain or two that would be gifted with snow and cold air, like Old Baldy.
There might be very few woods without snow in Canada, don't you think? It's rather cold up there, much colder than down here in the United States. I wonder if they have their own special song for Thanksgiving Day. If so, I would like to hear it.
No matter where we live, it is good to have a Day of Thanksgiving for the many gifts bestowed upon us.
The pumpkin pie is mentioned in the lyrics of Over the River and Through the Woods, and some people must have pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It is a very old tradition.
Can you smell the satisfying aroma of Roast Turkey? By Thursday, you will definitely know that turkey meat is roasting everywhere. Sweet potatoes are often served with dinner, mashed potatoes, and many more different kinds of food. Oh, the stuffing for the turkey is very important, so do not forget to make it.
To everyone who sees this bit of writing, Happy Thanksgiving! May you enjoy being with your families, relatives, friends, and neighbors at this time of year. If you must be alone, have a wonderful day, as you are being thought of by many people.
I'll see you at the Corner Post ...
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