Growing up in Sullivan: Over the River and Through the Woods
November 19, 2014
by Jerry Ginther
NP Columnist
That is how one of the old Thanksgiving Day songs begins, followed by “To Grandmother’s house we go.” We all learned that song as kids, sang it before the holiday in grade school, and identified with the fun of going to Grandma’s house for the day or weekend. Usually, aunts, uncles and cousins we had not seen often throughout the year would be present for the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Most would arrive early, and the ladies would all get busy in the kitchen to help with last minute preparations. The spirit and conversations were cheerful as everyone exchanged pleasant greetings and started to catch up on family happenings since they were last together.