Thanksgiving songs have been apart of American culture for a long time. Not as
celebrated as Christmas songs, Thanksgiving music is just as important to the
holiday. Holidays have always had a way of bringing people together.

Thanksgiving music provokes feelings of love and family, making the moments that
you share with your loved ones much more special. The wonderous festival of
Thanksgiving is commemorated to give thanks and appreciation for all you’ve been
blessed with throughout the year. Originally created as a religious and sacred
festival, Thanksgiving has now evolved into a national holiday with much pomp
and galore. Though the festival has become a more joyful and fun occasion, it
still has some of the traditional antiquities it began with like song and dance.
This article will discuss the most celebrated songs of the season as well as
their origin and creator.

Every Day Is Thanksgiving

This song is a fan favorite for many reasons, but mostly for its creative lyrics
that resonate feelings of holiday joy in all it’s listeners. The inspiration for
the song is to education. The authors(Karen Rupprecht and Pam Minor) believe
that through music and song one can be both entertained and inspired to learn.

O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand

This is a religious song that is used to celebrate the presence of God in all
that matters. To keep the holiness of the spirit alive, this soulful hymn was
created. The song was originally sketched in 1833 by the famous American
preacher and writer Leonard Beacon. The song in part, was created to celebrate
the 200th anniversary of the founding of New Haven, Connecticut.

Faith Of Our Fathers

This is a melodious hymn, that is sung in both homes and churches throughout the
country. Composed originally by Frederick W. Faber in 1849 the hymn was created
in memory of the cathloic martyrs from the time of the establishment of the
Church of England by Henry VIII. The song was also sung at the funeral of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Today however, it is sung more as a
Thanksgiving song to the tunes of St. Catherine by Henri F Hemy.

Lone Pilgrim

This Thanksgiving song is enriched with legends and symbolism that are inspired
by the journey of the pilgrims who sailed to America in 1621. Also called the
Mayflower Survivor Song, this song celebrates courage and the will to survive.
The lyrics of “Lone Pilgrim” are written by Bob Dylan, but its origin and claims
to authorship are many.

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

This song was written by Henry Alford in 1844, this song has long been
considered a favorite of the holiday. Traditionally, sung to the tune of St.
George’s Windsor by George Job Elvey. This harmonious song makes a great entry
into your Thanksgiving song. This song will impress both The Lord and everyone
else in the mood of celebrating the harvest season.

Conclusion

Although the Thanksgiving holiday has many songs and hyms, the songs selected
have a sentimental and traditional value. Inspite of the food and festivities,
one should always be mindful of the spirit of the holiday. Each day that we
survive is a blessing and should be celebrated to some extent. Thanksgiving
music will always be a big part of our tradition and country.