Lydia Maria Child Poetry

Lydia Maria Child was an influential abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and writer, known for her advocacy for Native American rights and opposition to slavery. Her works, including “An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans,” significantly impacted social reform movements in the 19th century.

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Thanksgiving Day

‘Thanksgiving Day’ by Lydia Maria Child celebrates tradition, family, and the joy of coming together for the holiday.

This poem is certainly a representative example of Child's work in terms of its themes, which often focus on family, tradition, and celebration. Child was known for her poems and stories that celebrated domestic life and advocated for social justice causes, particularly her anti-slavery and women's rights activism. This poem showcases her talent for portraying the warmth and joy of familial bonds.

Over the river, and through the wood,

To grandfather's house we go;

The horse knows the way

To carry the sleigh

Through the white and drifted snow.

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