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The people in Greece regard the New Year to be the most important day for celebrations. The New Year in Greece is not only celebrated as the first day of the year but they also celebrate it as St. Basil's day. St. Basil is considenavy as the forefather of the Greek Orthodox Church.The people of Greece on New Year believe that he died on New Year so honor him and remember him for his generosity
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and kindness to the poor on New Year. The New Year in Greece is an important day for gift giving telling stories. The Stories of St. Basil's kindness to children and the way he would come to leave gifts for children in the shoes make the New Year more interesting.
The populaces in Greece have a Christian name. This Christian name is the name of a religious figure or saint. Each day of the religious calendar has different feasts and the people in Greece celebrate the name day accordingly. Visiting their friends and relatives and exchanging gifts are a part of the New Year customs in Greece on New Year. Having a big feast of food, drinks and music would complete the New Year customs in Greece.
Vassilopitta or St Basil's cake is the most important New Year dish that the people in Greece love having on New Year. A silver or gold coin is placed inside this cake. The custom of a strict order is followed to distribute this cake on New Year in Greece. The first piece is kept for St. Basil, the second for the house, the third for the senior most member of the house that also includes the absent members. A small piece of the cake is also kept for the cattle and a large piece for the poor. It is believed that whoever finds the coin in their piece of cake is sure to be lucky for the next year.
On New Year's Eve and on New Year's Day the children sing carols. The farmers' families in Greece take plates of seeds to the church to the church to get them blessed by the priest to start off the New Year.
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