Agios Vassilis Day - Have a great 2006

Today we commemorate Agios Vassilis (St. Basil), the day when Greeks traditionally exchange their season's gifts. According to Greek customs and carols, it is this Greek Orthodox holy martyr who has the gift-giving task - not St Nicholas. In older days, families would place a large log in the fireplace for Agios Vassilis to step on as he slipped down the chimney with a bag of toys.

Kalh Cronia