Saint Basil's On the Way

January 1st is Saint Basil's Day.  He was known for caring for the poor and bringing gifts to underprivileged children. He thus became the Greek Santa Claus. 

He'll be bringing presents to Greek boys and girls tomorrow, although most have already opened their presents. They rip them open the moment their godmother, aunt or fond Mama brings them through the door.

I doubt he will come by sleigh pulled by reindeer and slip down the chimney. Somehow I think that is a Western myth.

The New Years bread is made. The loaf has a euro coin hidden in it. It will be cut up for New Years lunch. Whoever finds the coin will have a lucky year. So tradition says.

We actually watched the countdown to New Year in NZ on the 1 o'clock news. That was the days excitement.

Now we are waiting for New Year to ring in here in Greece. Will I be awake at midnight? Depends on what television has to offer.  Last year I think I went to bed at 10.

- Some 'jokes' from the Christmas crackers. Only they weren't jokes and they weren't written in Greek. On one side of the slip of paper it was English and the other side looked like Chinese. Probably was.

The crackers did contain the expected paper hat and small plastic toy both of which were discarded immediately.  It was all about the big bang when we pulled them, holding them around the table.

- How many animals have stars on Hollywood Boulevard?

2  - Lassie and RinTinTin

-  What smell is most recognized by North American adults?

Coffee

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Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2024.

Peace Over All