NaBloPoMo #3

Everybody merrily observes Hallowe'en, equally merrily forgetting what it is all about. It is All Hallows' Eve, in fact the last day of summer in the olden days.

November 1st, All Hallows, Samhainn in the Celtic tradition, is the first day of winter. In many parts of the Western world, it's the day in which we remember those that have gone on ahead.

I have a list of at least eleven names; one in Scotland (possibly more), four in Holland (including one relative) and six in J-land. These observances will have been part of church services today.

My names are:

• Joop, Jaap, Bep and Jos
• Sophia
• Donna, Cynde, Cindy, Jeannette, Jimmy and Merry