Saturday, Sunday
Quick Answer
A short rhyme about preparing on Saturday night and meeting ‘my love’ on Sunday morning to be married with a gold ring. A tiny snapshot of old-fashioned courtship and celebration.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s brief and musical. At bedtime it works as a calm ‘weekend’ verse—more about ritual and anticipation than romance, especially when read gently.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
3-7 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
“Saturday, Sunday” is a traditional rhyme that shows a little routine: on Saturday night, the speaker powders and curls their hair, preparing carefully. On Sunday morning, ‘my love’ arrives, and the rhyme ends with a wedding and a gold ring. For young children, it’s best read as an old-time picture of getting ready for a special day—like dressing up for a party—rather than as a big romance. The rhythm is light and the ending feels like a simple celebration, making it a sweet, short bedtime verse.
Story Excerpt
On Saturday night Shall be all my care To powder my locks And curl my hair. On Sunday morning My love will come in, When he will marry me With a gold ring.
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In One Glance
This brief traditional rhyme describes a simple routine: getting ready on Saturday night, then meeting a loved one on Sunday morning to be married with a gold ring. It’s rhythmic and picture-like, more a snapshot than a story, and can be read gently at bedtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
A short rhyme about getting ready and then celebrating a wedding with a gold ring.
No—it's light and calm.
Ages 3–7.
Frame it as ‘getting ready for a special day’ and keep the tone soft and cozy.