January 18, 2027Greek

St. Athanasius the Great

Αθανάσιος, Θανάσης, Νάσος, Αθανασία, Σούλα, & Νανσυ

What is celebrated

A very widespread name across Greece, particularly in the north.

How it is celebrated

A family meal, with calls from the morning.

What people say

Χρόνια πολλά!

What is given

  • Wine
  • Flowers for an Athanasia

What to avoid

  • Confusing it with St. John's

Name variants and diminutives

ΑθανάσιοςΘανάσηςΝάσοςΑθανασίαΣούλαΝανσυ

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