NATCHEZ &8212; The littlest faces with turkey feathers and pilgrim hats on top were reason enough for anyone at Holy Family Catholic School to give thanks Wednesday.

The pilgrims, Indians and turkeys converged peacefully for song, prayer and lots of food with more than 100 parents, friends and family. The school put on two Thanksgiving programs, one from the preschoolers and one from the kindergarten through third-grade students.

&8220;We have been taught that Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together,&8221; student Tylon Moore said to the crowd.

The children performed several songs, read poems and lead prayers.

&8220;Talk to God about your day,&8221; student LaVannah Powell said. &8220;Tell Him what bugs you and what went great. But also spend some time thanking Him for what He&8217;s given you.&8221;

Parents brought in a variety of foods for the Thanksgiving feast after the programs.

Three-year-old Tia Bishop ate lunch with her mom in the cafeteria. The Bishops are evacuees of New Orleans staying with grandma in Natchez.

&8220;We were excited to see her (perform),&8221; mom Kim Lang Bishop said. &8220;Even with everything with Katrina, we have many blessings to celebrate.&8221;

Tia will be out of school for Thanksgiving week starting Monday, but the holiday celebration will be a little different this year, her mother said.

&8220;We&8217;ll be so spread out,&8221; she said. &8220;We&8217;ll probably go to Baton Rouge.&8221;

First-grader Isaiah Cooper, who had lunch with his mother Regina Rankin, said he liked being on stage singing to the crowd.

&8220;&8216;This Land is Your Land,&8217; was good,&8221; he said. &8220;Everyone sang that.&8221;

Christian Smith and her 4-year-old friends said they had to practice with Director of Music Alvin Shelby for a lot of days to get ready for the program.