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Thanksgiving Celebration Ceremony In Leiden

November 22nd, Leiden, The Netherlands. After the pilgrims left England to escape the established Anglican Church, and before they landed on Plymouth Rock, they arrived in Leiden, The Netherlands where they lived for 11 years. Thanksgiving holds a special significance for the Dutch and every year in Leiden, the annual Thanksgiving Day Service at the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden is a celebration of the history of the pilgrims and their connection to Holland. The pilgrims recorded their births, marriages and deaths in the Pieterskerk, and lived in the surrounding neighborhoods during their time in Leiden. The non-denominational service combines a civil ceremony with a Service of Thanksgiving. Each year, the mayor of Leiden attends and addressed the congregation. A representative of the United States delivers the President’s annual Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. (Photo by Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#3461886
Date Taken	22 November 2018
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Photographer	Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto

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