![]() In addition, they call each other to extend their best wishes …. On name days people gather, invite friends and family, give presents. Depending on if the person who has his/her birthday is a man or a woman, you need to adjust the song (see also parts marked in bold in the lyrics above).Īlthough there is a song for birthdays, it is good to know that in Greece, birthdays are actually celebrated less than name days, except in the case of children in primary school. The song in the video is in the female form. Take a look at this video of the Omilo team and students singing at the birthdays of students and teachers. Now that you know the lyrics, it is time to sing along. May you spread the light of knowledge everywhereĪnd may everyone say, here is a wise one. Let’s take a look at the lyrics and what they mean: So do not get confused when you celebrate a Name Day… for a Name Day you only say “Xronia polla”, but you do not sing. Note: you can only sing this song on the occasion of a Birthday, and not of a Name Day. Most Omilo students know the song since we always sing together on the birthdays of our staff, as well as their fellow students. Of course, you would pleasantly surprise every Greek, if you could also sing the birthday song in Greek…So why not give it a try? The words might not be so easy, but it is a short song with a nice message. Those two words actually mean “many years”.So there you are! it is easy you just say or write… xronia polla – or in Greek- Χρόνια Πολλά. You can use this wish on national holidays like New Year’s, Easter, and August 15th, as well as on name days and birthdays. The Fygame Greek Language Book – Intermediate Levelĭo you have Greek friends? Would you like to know how to wish them a Happy Birthday in Greek? If you have been to Greece, most likely you have already heard the popular wish «Χρόνια πολλά».Greek Speaking Starter Kit : for Beginners.
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