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What is the cake called that is cut in celebration on New Year's Day in Greece?
What is the cake called that is cut in celebration on New Year's Day in Greece?
- Vasilopita (correct)
- Baklava
- Spanakopita
- Loukoumades
What is usually hidden inside the vasilopita cake?
What is usually hidden inside the vasilopita cake?
- A small toy
- A coin (correct)
- A piece of jewelry
- A candle
When is the vasilopita celebration typically held?
When is the vasilopita celebration typically held?
- On Christmas
- On New Year's Eve
- On Saint Basil's Feast Day (correct)
- On the Epiphany
Study Notes
- On New Year's Day, families in Greece cut a cake called a vasilopita in celebration.
- The vasilopita is usually cut at midnight on New Year's Eve, and a coin is hidden inside the cake.
- The vasilopita is a symbol of good luck and is often given as a gift to the recipient.
- Saint Basil's Feast Day is observed on January 1, the beginning of the New Year and the Epiphany season, and this is when vasilopita celebrations are most common.
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Test your knowledge about the vasilopita, a traditional Greek New Year's cake, and the customs surrounding its cutting and gifting. Learn about the significance of the hidden coin and the association with Saint Basil's Feast Day.
