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A Greek birthday isn't complete without a table full of food, loud laughter, and plenty of family. The focus is less on the "event" and more on the parea (the company of friends).

Να τα εκατοστήσεις! (May you live to be 100!)

If you want to text a Greek friend, here are a few variations: Χρόνια Πολλά! (Happy Many Years!) hronia_polla_gia_ta_genethlia_sou

Whether you’re celebrating your own big day or wishing a friend the best, saying is about more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a wish for a long, bright, and wise life. 🎂🇬🇷

Χρόνια πολλά και ό,τι επιθυμείς! (Happy Many Years and may everything you desire come true!) A Greek birthday isn't complete without a table

Να ζήσεις [Name] και χρόνια πολλά, μεγάλος/η να γίνεις με κάτασπρα μαλλιά. Παντού να σκορπίζεις της γνώσης το φως, και όλοι να λένε να ο/η σοφός!

If you’re planning a celebration for a friend or want to embrace the culture, keep these three things in mind: (May you live to be 100

In Greece, a Name Day (the feast day of the saint you are named after) is often celebrated even more grandly than a birthday. However, birthdays have become increasingly popular with younger generations.