In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?
Answers
Greece.
January 1st is celebrated as St. Basil’s day He was a great theologian and a preacher, He was also known for caring for the poor and underprivileged, bringing gifts to the poor children.
Greek people value him a lot, and on the very same day of January 1st, they bake a rich bread called vasilopita and put a coin inside.
This is the reason behind the celebration of the gifts distribution at Greece on January 1st instead of the regular party of December 25th around the world!
Children are given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th in a European country called Greece.
Explanation:
- In Greece, Saint Basil returns Saint Nicholas as the Gift Giver.
- Normally he leaves kids presents on 1st January, but in early years, the saint has been returned (in some families, at least) by a Saint Basil-Esque Santa character who reveal up on the 24th and 25th.
- Nevertheless of which tradition peoples follow, each and everyone eats a Saint Basil cakes with a coin inside it on New Year’s Day to pay accolade to the saint who was born wealthy and gave his riches to the poor.
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