January 7, 2027Greek
Synaxis of St. John the Baptist
Γιάννης, Ιωάννης, Ιωάννα, Γιάννα, Νανά, Πρόδρομος, & Γιαννούλα
What is celebrated
One of the largest name days in Greece — Giannis is among the most common names in the country.
How it is celebrated
Open house: visitors arrive unannounced and the table stays laid all day.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓A bottle of wine
- ✓Flowers for an Ioanna
- ✓Pastries from a good shop
What to avoid
- ✕Opening a gift in front of the person who brought it
- ✕A group message to every Giannis you know
Name variants and diminutives
ΓιάννηςΙωάννηςΙωάνναΓιάνναΝανάΠρόδρομοςΓιαννούλα
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