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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