when is christmas in greece

Christmas is celebrated in Greece on December 25th, just like in most other countries around the world. However, there are a few unique traditions that make it special. The most famous one is the Epiphany, which takes place on January 6th and involves throwing a cross into the sea and then diving in to retrieve it. This tradition is meant to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ. Another important tradition is the breaking of the vasilopita, which is a cake that has a coin hidden inside it. Whoever gets the coin is believed to have good luck for the coming year.