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  1. I was born and have lived in the south (Chattanooga, TN) my entire life of 53 years. I have never heard the term “sursy”, but I know exactly what they are, and I love them! I love getting them and giving them. So much joy!

    1. Hi Anne, now you have a new word to use for all those sweet gifts you’re giving! 🙂 Thank you for your comments and for stopping by!

  2. I am 50 and from WV. I live in Lexington now. I have used this word and given surseys (never knew for sure how to spell it) since I can remember. I love to introduce people to this pastime. Puts a smile on everyone’s face!

    1. Hi Carolyn! I’ve seen several different spellings in the comments posted here – thanks everyone! However you spell it, I truly believe that the gift is in the giving…and seeing the look on people’s faces when you say the word! Thanks for your comments and for stopping by!

  3. I was born in Georgetown, SC. I’ve lived here my entire life. I will be 50 in October! I’ve always been given suseys. I can remember even as a child a survey could be something as simple as Grandma taking me to get ice cream. My most treasured sursey was given to me by my mother after my grandmother died, it was her charm bracelet. The last survey I got was from my moma she gave me the diamond cross ring! She told me when I opened it that if I were ever in doubt or felt alone to just look down at my hand and I would know that I would never be alone. So yes Southerners do give and receive sursies and they are very special to us!

    1. Hi Lindsay, happy early birthday (just four more months!!)!! What a wonderful comment to leave on this post. And what precious gifts you have received, indeed! I was especially close to my grandmother as well and was given a pair of her earrings and a bracelet that my grandfather had given her. What sweet memories I know you must have of your grandmother! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    1. Hi Loretta, yes, try it out!! Your friends might look at you like you’re crazy at first, but just show them this little post and you’ll be a-ok! I hope you enjoy the giving as much as I do!

  4. I learned the word at Tift College in Forsyth, GA. I still love to give and receive sursies.
    At Tift it wasn’t unusual to find these little gifts in our mailboxes. (It was usually was something like a candy bar or a sweet note.)
    Thanks for sharing this. The article sounds like it could have been written by a Tift girl! 🙂 )
    Blessings!

    1. Hi Carolyn! Thank you for your sweet comment – I’m originally from Macon, GA…so not too far from Forsyth! What a wonderful thing, that you would often find sursies in your mailboxes and that you’re still a sursy-giver! Spread the love, dear friend! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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