In the Old Days, American Families would gather round the table after Church for a big Sunday dinner. Often relatives would come by - like a brother, aunt or cousins. There would be laughter and happiness and a joyous day of rest from labor. There were Blue laws * so the stores were all closed. It was like the country encouraged everyone to stay home and have family time. This was still going on in the 1960's.
Mother went out of her way to plan and prepare a hearty meal. She would get the children to help her set the table and then send them off so they would not be "under foot." Mother made a big pitcher of lemonade or iced tea. She also had plenty of freshly brewed coffee. There was often fresh baked bread, or biscuits, that she had prepared the day before. This big meal was a way to nourish the family with comfort and love.
After dinner, the women visited and cleaned up. Sometimes they talked about the state of the culture or comforted each other over some trial. This helped make getting through the week much better, knowing they would get together each Sunday after Church.
The men would head outdoors or in the living room and talk and visit, while the children raced out to the porch, or the back field, to enjoy each others company.
This was a precious time of remembering the morning sermon, refreshing the soul with good fellowship and enjoying a rest from worldly cares.
I think we lost a little something when the blue laws were mostly repealed.
Blessings
Mrs. White
*The Blue Laws were In Effect in Massachusetts, where I grew up, and where my Mother grew up. Other states had similar laws.*
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