Even though many of us do not have gardens or farms, we still celebrate the time of harvest by decorating with pumpkins, or gourds, straw bales and scarecrows. We feel a connection from our childhood that marks this time, the time before and including Thanksgiving, and the upcoming Christmas and holiday season.
Fall harvest is a time for enjoying the fruits of our labors, and celebrating family and friends. Often this harvest time gave farming folks some free time, as the colder weather approached some of the chores would disappear.
I remember this time as a child, with my family on our farm. We had wonderful apples and cider, fresh grapes, and pies–oh, my! My Mom could bake any kind of pie, and we had apple, and pumpkin this time of year. Thanksgiving was always a bountiful celebration at my Grandparents. Everyone brought a dish, and the food was always wonderful.
Just as wonderful was playtime with my cousins. There was hide and seek in the barn, and tree climbing.
I am thankful this season for our loving family and for our friends. May all of you be blessed with your families and with friendship, also.
Peace to all!
Joan
Joan Ellen Gage 