October 26, 2026Greek
St. Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer
Δημήτρης, Δημήτριος, Δήμητρα, Μιμής, Τάκης, & Μιμίκα
What is celebrated
Patron of Thessaloniki — the city has a public holiday and large celebrations.
How it is celebrated
In Thessaloniki it is a local holiday. Elsewhere, open house and a meal.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓Wine — the new one is opened
- ✓Flowers for a Dimitra
What to avoid
- ✕Not accounting for the Thessaloniki holiday
Name variants and diminutives
ΔημήτρηςΔημήτριοςΔήμητραΜιμήςΤάκηςΜιμίκα
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