Vasilopita

What is the direct translation of vasilopita?

• Sweet bread of basil

• New years cake

• Basil’s Cake

• Coin Sweet bread

Which is better?

• Lemon

• Orange

Who do we cut the first piece of Vasilopita for?

• Ourselves

• God

• St. Basil

• Panayia

Is there a right way to cut a vasilopita?

• Yes

• No

Who’s saint basil the equivalent of in our church?

• Easter bunny

• Santa

• Tooth fairy

• Thanksgiving turkey

What did Saint Basil give to the poor?

• Coins

• Jewellery

• Cars

• Advice

What day do we celebrate St. Basil

• 25th December

• 1st January

• 27th December

• 31st January

Why do we put a coin in the cake?

• To give good luck

• To commemorate St. Basil’s miracle

• To honour tradition

• For charity

What are the ingredients for a Vasilopita base?

• Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, corn flour, salt

• Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, salt

• Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, corn flour

• Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar

How are the eggs supposed to be added in the recipe?

• Together with the wet ingredients

• Separated, beaten lightly then together with everything

• Separated, yolks beaten, egg whites fluffed, added separately

• Separated, yolks beaten, egg whites fluffed, added together