The song “We Gather Together” was written in the 1600s in the Netherlands and was widely sung among Christians. The pilgrims coming over from the Netherlands very likely knew the song and sung it. I love the words to this great song, and I may share links to a couple more versions of this it over the next few days.

The Story of the Pilgrim's Day of Thanksgiving

Certainly the pilgrim's day of thanksgiving is a good story to remember when we are in the struggles of life. We see mercy showed by the Native Americans, the hope that only God and the care of others can give and the wisdom of taking time to celebrate with others the goodness of God! Here is a simple short story with fabulous pictures of the Pilgrim's day of thanksgiving.