OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
by Mary Engelbreit, 1994
According to Wikipedia, the ubiquitous Thanksgiving song, "Over the River and Through the Woods" was originally written as a poem entitled, "A Boy's Thanksgiving Day". Lydia Maria Child wrote it in 1844 to celebrate her childhood memories of visiting her Grandfather. Sometimes it is written about Christmas rather than Thanksgiving.
So with Christmas in mind, Mary Engelbreit wrote her own version of OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS in a sweet little gift book in 1994. Her version starts out with "Over the river and through the woods, there's a holiday mood in the air." It features ten of her "enchanting illustrations" and "celebrates the unmatchable magic of Christmas spent with family and friends."
I pull this little book out
to warm my heart ~ Engelbreit style.
M. E. Monday @ The Cherry Chick.
How Wonderful! I love the cover of this book, it is so pretty and inviting! Who wouldn't want to open the pages and read what's inside. Thank You so much for sharing this little book, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove her, some of my favorite images are from ME....I am, after all, the Princess of Quite a Lot. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne
How interesting Sarah. Mary Engelbreit is so talented. Your mosaic is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Thanksgiving,
Nancy
I love Mary.Her creations are just so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love Mary's work...it is so recognizable! What a wonderful book to bring out during the holiday season, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving!
XO,
Jane
One of my favorite holiday stories/songs! Happy Thanksgiving Sarah:@)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah~ I'm not familiar with this ME book, I have a few Christmas ones of hers. Love the cover & your mosaic!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving :-)
She is a heartwarmer..I just love her.And everything she does..
ReplyDeleteTo get to my home, you really do have to go over the river and through the woods and we almost always have a big crowd for the day. Wish you all could join us. Happy Thanksgiving Sarah. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book. I didn't have any grandmothers alive to go over the river and through the woods to visit, but I always loved this song. Now that I am a grandmother, it means even more. I need to go find this darling book. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving my dear friend.
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ReplyDeletethis is a cute book and the words sound very familiar, although I have never read it. Almost like the beginning of a well known fairy tale. That is, what makes a cosy atmosphere. You made a wonderful mosaic, love the berries to the book cover.
Greetings, Johanna
what a sweet post and darling pictures! just popping in to wish you a very happy thanksgiving to you and yours~
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mosaic Sarah. I,too, am not familiar with this book from Mary.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and for sharing with us on ME Monday.
The cover is so pretty. Beautiful pictures ,Sarah!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI never realized the song was for Thanksgiving. I always thought it was about Christmas. So I learned something new today. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! I remember singing the original song in elementary school for the Thanksgiving program.
Good memories.
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving.
XOXO
I think we all must love ME..Such happy images...:)
ReplyDeleteSarah, I love this post. We always sang this song when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteAnd, this book is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Just stopping by to wish you and your family a happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
What a delightful book, ME designs are so pretty aren't they.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink mosaic too.
Maggie.
I so miss the ME magazine, always beautiful. Her cards have been my favorite for years too.
ReplyDeleteI love her too. Happy that Michael's carries some of her things.
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