January 1, 2027Greek
St. Basil the Great
Βασίλης, Βασίλειος, Βασιλική, Βάσω, Βίκυ, & Βασούλα
What is celebrated
In Greece it is St. Basil who brings the presents, not St. Nicholas. New Year's Day is also one of the largest name days.
How it is celebrated
The vasilopita is cut, with a coin baked inside. Whoever finds the coin has luck for the year.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓The New Year gift
- ✓A good wine
- ✓Sweets
What to avoid
- ✕Merging the New Year wish with the name-day wish
Name variants and diminutives
ΒασίληςΒασίλειοςΒασιλικήΒάσωΒίκυΒασούλα
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