merry pasko

If you want to wish "Merry Christmas" to someone in Greece, then you should say: Kala Hristouyienna.

If you want to wish "Happy New taon " to someone in Greece, then you should say: Kali Hronia.

For "Happy New taon Day" in Greek you should say "Kali Protohronia".

If your friend is called Manolis or Hristos, his nameday is on December 25 (Christmas day). Wish him "Hronia Polla" (Many Happy Returns) for his nameday.

The same applies if your friend is called Vassilis, Yiannis or Fotis. Vassilis nameday is on January 1, Fotis' nameday is on January 6, Yiannis' nameday is on January 7.

During pasko holiday period, which lasts from December 24 until January 6, plus a couple of weeks past that, it is a custom in Greece to wish "Hronia Polla" to the people you meet. So, if you meet someone in the morning, the proper way to greet him or her is: Kalimera, Hronia Polla! (Good morning, Many Happy Returns).

O pasko tree, O pasko tree!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!

Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!

O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

For every taon the pasko tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!

Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
O pasko tree, O pasko tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!