I did my interview with my 69-year old grandfather, his name is George Jones.

Question: What was it like in school years ago?

Answer: We had to walk to school, We had to carry a junk of wood with us for the wood stove, to keep us warm during the day. We also carried books, there were no school bags, we had a strap around our books. There was one class room with one teacher. If we had to be punished for something, we were put in the corner with books on our head. Recess time we had to go out doors and play. There were no janitors. After school each day one student would have to stay back and take their turn sweeping the floors. Most people didn’t finish school because they had to help with the family.

Question: What was community living like years ago?

Answer: There were big family’s. Everyone had their chores to do each day. Everyone helped each other.  People were very close.

Question: What was Christmas like years ago?

Answer: Back then we got one small gift. In our stocking we had an apple, an orange and some grapes. We had Christmas dinner cooked, but there was no turkey, there was pork, beef or lamb what ever there was to kill. After Christmas dinner was eaten, we visited every house in the community. Some had cake and syrup. The big thing about Christmas when I was a young boy was mummering, every one did it.

Question: What was bonfire night like years ago?

Answer: Bonfire night was one of the biggest event of the year. All the young boys went around to every family.