Vasilopita and Greek New Year's Tradition Quiz
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Vasilopita and Greek New Year's Tradition Quiz

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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?

  • A small toy
  • A coin (correct)
  • A piece of jewelry
  • A candle
  • 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.

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