Vasilopita is the Greek New Year's cake. Vasilopita is associated with Saint Basil's 日 on January 1 in Greece.
On New Year's 日 families cut the Vasilopita to bless the house and bring good luck for the new year.
It is traditional to bake a coin into the Vasilopita (St. Basil's cake). The one who receives the coin is considered to be especially blessed for the year. A piece of cake is sliced for each member of the family and any visitors present at the time. Slices are also cut for various other people 或者 groups, depending on local and family tradition. They may include St. Basil and other...
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