The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

EVERY YEAR ON THE FIRST OF THE NEW YEAR, WE GIVE PRESENTS
TO EACH MEMBER OF MY FAMILY. THIS IS DONE BECAUSE IN GREECE, IT
IS SAINT BASIL'S DAY. SAINT BASIL IS THE GREEK SAINT OF
CHILDREN. HE BRINGS PRESENTS TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN GOOD THE
PREVIOUS YEAR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights ; WHERE I LEARNED THIS

James Callow Keyword(s): GIFT-GIVING

Date learned: 01-00-1972