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Greece Santa
Item # 14008
The bread that Santa is holding is a wonderful Greek tradition. It is called Vasilopita, famous Greek Holiday Cake. It is made in honor of a beautiful act of charity by St. Basil to the poor and needy of his flock. In order to insure that the needy would have money for life's necessities, and knowing that the needy were also proud people, St. Basil had the ladies of his church make sweet breads with coins baked into them. In this way he could give them money without demeaning them at all. It is therefore traditional to bake a coin into the Vasilopita. The one who receives the coin is considered to be especially blessed for the New Year. The crosses on Santa's coat are reminiscent of the crosses that adorned St. Basil's clothing. The Vikin
Greece Santa Pipka Santas Santas Item # 14008
The bread that Santa is holding is a wonderful Greek tradition. It is called Vasilopita, famous Greek Holiday Cake. It is made in honor of a beautiful act of charity by St. Basil to t
Price: $25.00
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