Today, I take ye rabbits back to Woodlawn Cemetery out in Gotha, because I want to introduce you to my Grandma G . . . otherwise known as Ruth Norton Gleeson (7 Dec 1919 - 13 June 1995).Her name was brought up several times today as we celebrated my mom's birthday, so it's only appropriate.
You will appreciate this photo of her grave marker at Woodlawn, because it includes a small flower basket with a white rabbit in it.
No, the basket wasn't placed there for Easter. And, you can see from the dates that Grandma G passed away several years before our GYR association was formed. So, why the rabbit?
Well, the Gleesons have a family tradition called "white rabbit." Those are supposed to be the first two words out of your mouth on the first day of the month to ensure good luck.
Grandma G would sometimes call us at 12:01 am on the first to try to trip us up. Sometimes, she'd get us, because we were half asleep and would answer her call with a groggy, "Hello?!" Then, she'd laugh and reply, "White rabbit!" So, she'd have all the luck in the family for the rest of the month.
It's funny how rabbit-centered traditions stand the test of time, isn't it?
2 comments:
"White Rabbit!"
What an interesting family tradition. Thanks for sharing your Grandmother and her rabbit with us.
Terry Thornton
Fulton, Mississippi USA
Your grandmother sounds as if she was a delightful woman. I enjoyed your post and the story about your family's unique tradition.
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