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Greek Name Days
According to Greek Orthodox tradition, every day of the year is dedicated to a Christian saint or martyr. This is what is called a name day in Greece. For example, January 7th is the day of Saint John the Baptist and it is the name day for all Greek people named Yannis (or Ioannis = John, male) or Yanna (or Ioanna, female). A person's Name Day is considered more important than the same person's Birthday and it is always celebrated in Greece.
How do Greek people celebrate their name days. If a friend of yours has his name day, then you should give him a call and wish him "Hronia Polla". If this is translated, then it means "Many Years" and it is a wish for good health and prosperity. You should ask him if he will accept visits at his house to celebrate his name day.
For birthday parties people invite their friends to their house for a drink or a
birthday party but for name days this does not apply. It is up to you to visit your
friend and wish him for his name day. Bringing a gift is necessary. Flowers or liquor
are ok, as well as books, music CDs or something more personal.
There is a list of
the most common names and the days these are celebrated on. Every Greek is aware
of these days, past down through the years and will always be aware of their friends
and family.
January 1 -
January 6 -
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January 10 -
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January 17 -
January 18 -
January 20 -
January 26 -
February 1 -
February 8 -
February 9 -
February 10 -
February 17 -
March 1 -
March 16 -
March 21 -
March 25, Annunciation Day -
April 23 -
May 4 -
May 5 -
May 9 -
May 10 -
May 21 -
June 8 -
June 29 -
July 1 -
July 3 -
July 7 -
July 8 -
July 11 -
July 17 -
July 20 -
July 26 -
August 15 -
August 24 -
August 25 -
August 30 -
September 1 -
September 14 -
September 15 -
September 29 -
October 3 -
October 6 -
October 26 -
November 8 -
November 9 -
November 11 -
November 14 -
November 16 -
November 25 -
November 26 -
November 30 -
December 4 -
December 5 -
December 6 -
December 9 -
December 12 -
December 15 -
December 25 -
December 27 -
Easter in Crete Greek Namedays
Greek Name Days Information and Dates.
Below you will find a list of the most popular
Greek names and the date that their name day falls on. This is by no means a fully
comprehensive list but it does cover the main names you will hear on a daily basis
in Crete and Greece.
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