Sunday 1 November 2009

When the saints go marching in

As readers are fending off the trick and treaters, they might care to think what "halloween" actually means. The answer is simple - halloween means "the eve of all hallows". So the next day (Sunday 1 November) is All Hallows Day, otherwise known as All Saints Day.

YC was playing the piano this morning at Christ Church where the All Saints theme was firmly at the top of the agenda with belting numbers such as "For all the saints" and "Walk in the light". And how do you qualify to be a saint? The good news is that you don't have to be dead. Sainthood is open to all, and any acts of kindness and generosity qualify.

So on that note, if readers should happen to spot YC in a licensed premise and feel moved to buy him a drink, beatification will be no doubt just around the corner.

All together now...