what christmas song was actually written for thanksgiving

The Christmas song "Over the River and Through the Woods" was actually written for Thanksgiving, but it has become associated with Christmas because of its lyrics about traveling to see loved ones during the holiday season. The song was originally written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 and was first published in her book "A Boy's Christmas Games." The song was later adapted by Arthur W. Durand in 1942 and renamed "Over the River and Through the Woods" to fit the Christmas theme.