While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a…
Tag: Vasilopita
A massive vasilopita weighing over 10 tons was showcased in Peristeri, divided into more than 70,000 pieces and shared in just one hour. The event, marked by a festive atmosphere, involved the local community, including bakers and students, and featured hidden coins offering prizes to lucky recipients.
The vasilopita, or New Year's cake, is a beloved Greek tradition. This special bread, often flavored with mastic or orange, contains a hidden coin. Finding the coin in your slice is believed to bring good luck in the coming year, making the cutting of the vasilopita a joyful and anticipated moment for families and friends.
The Greek Consulate in Sydney proudly welcomed His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios of Australia for the…
While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a…
A gigantic 78-metre-long, 9-ton traditional Greek New Year's cake broke all records and transformed a…
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The world's largest vasilopita will be cut once again in the municipality of Peristeri. The…
The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet,…
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