For us Agios Basilis sends gifts to the children.
But Santa is Saint Nicholas.
2007-12-13 20:05:27 · 9 answers · asked by Dafni M 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
Guys i don't "inform" you that Santa send the gifts to the children !
It's not something new ! :)
I only say , and refer to the Greek users, that in general Santa Claus is Snt Nicholas but in Greece is Snt Basil.
And i ask if we r the only country who think that Santa is Snt Basil.
2007-12-13 21:17:08 · update #1
This is an orthodox thing, and also what is important is that St. Basil is bringing spiritual-educational presents (krataei pena kai xarti) as well as candy.
2007-12-13 22:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Still lying for your god then?! Or is it that you are just ignorant of facts? Santa Claus came from the Dutch “Sinterklaas” and was a tall figure riding a white horse through the air and usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. Also the origin of the reindeer, sleigh and the elves ALL PAGAN!
2016-05-23 21:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our Serbian orthodox tradition Santa is connected with Saint Nicholas, and as I know it's in Russian too.
I know for Greek vasilopita, but I didn't knew that you consider Agios Basilis to be Santa. If vasilopita is tradition related to this saint particularly in Greece, we have the same tradition, only we make bread with coin on Christmas ("chesnitza" in serbian). But it's not related to St. Basil, as I know.
2007-12-14 01:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jelena L. 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
http://www.christmasmagazine.com/en/spirit/xmas_greece.asp
I found the article interesting above - I didn't know that the Greek church celebrates the circumcision of Christ of the 1st - is this true?
I've seen the onions tied to houses - but surprisingly I saw more in Athens than I do here in Preveza.
I think it's only Greece - maybe Russia (but not sure)
2007-12-13 23:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by asimenia 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
its not a matter of nationality
its a matter of religion
Orthodox Christians have Agios Vasilis instead of Santa Clause
2007-12-14 00:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by ..Tolia.. 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
What? I always thought it was Saint Nicholas mainly due to the song "Joly Old Saint Nicholas"
2007-12-13 20:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Wright 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
i think ,all the world , poeples believe Santa Claus sends gifts to the kids..
here is my proof:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uMgxWvWIRIQ
2007-12-13 20:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Ive always heard that santas real name was Saint Nicholas.
And, who cares?
2007-12-13 20:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Wow, I didn't know that.
2007-12-13 20:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Smoky 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋