January 1, 2027Romanian
St. Basil the Great
Vasile, Vasilică, Vasilica, Sile, & Lică
What is celebrated
New Year's Day is also one of the biggest Romanian name days. Everyone named Vasile celebrates, on a day when people are visiting each other anyway.
How it is celebrated
People call early, before the visits start. Being 1 January, the name-day wish naturally mixes with the New Year one — but don't merge them completely; the person notices.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓A good bottle of wine
- ✓Homemade sweets
- ✓Something for the festive table
What to avoid
- ✕One message covering both New Year and the name day
- ✕Flowers in even numbers
Name variants and diminutives
VasileVasilicăVasilicaSileLică
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