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Χρόνια πολλά και ό,τι επιθυμείς! (Happy Many Years and may everything you desire come true!)

While we translate it as "Happy Birthday," the literal meaning is much more profound: Years Polla: Many Gia ta genethlia sou: For your birthday

If you’re planning a celebration for a friend or want to embrace the culture, keep these three things in mind: hronia_polla_gia_ta_genethlia_sou

If you want to text a Greek friend, here are a few variations: Χρόνια Πολλά! (Happy Many Years!)

Να τα εκατοστήσεις! (May you live to be 100!) Χρόνια πολλά και ό,τι επιθυμείς

In Greece, a Name Day (the feast day of the saint you are named after) is often celebrated even more grandly than a birthday. However, birthdays have become increasingly popular with younger generations.

Whether you’re celebrating your own big day or wishing a friend the best, saying is about more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a wish for a long, bright, and wise life. 🎂🇬🇷 (May you live to be 100

You can't have a Greek birthday without the song! Unlike the English "Happy Birthday to You," the Greek version is a poetic wish for wisdom and longevity.