May 21, 2027Greek
Sts. Constantine and Helen
Κώστας, Κωνσταντίνος, Ελένη, Νέλλη, Κωνσταντίνα, Ντίνα, & Λένα
What is celebrated
A double and very large name day: the Kostas and the Elenis celebrate together.
How it is celebrated
In the Anastenaria villages of Macedonia there is fire-walking. Elsewhere, open house.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓Flowers for Eleni
- ✓Wine for Kostas
What to avoid
- ✕A single joint message for both
Name variants and diminutives
ΚώσταςΚωνσταντίνοςΕλένηΝέλληΚωνσταντίναΝτίναΛένα
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