Thanksgiving Day

    Over the river and through the wood,
    To grandfather’s house we’ll go.
        The horse knows the way
        To carry the sleigh
    Through the white and drifted snow.

    Over the river and through the wood,
    To have a first-rate play,
        Hear the bells ring,
        “Ting-a-ling-ding!”
    Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!

    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