Heloo dear friends and relatives.
After a lot of consideration and thoughts we had to look seriously for an authentic but unusual name for our gorgeous son! There is thousands of Greek and global names that parents would nowadays dare give their children. We were given a Year and a few days in order to take a wise decision for our new family member that was known to you as "Bebis" until today.
Well, a naming day it is a special one for the Greek Orthodox religion. It does not only give a human a proper name but also the first touch of our religious spirit.
The whole Ceremony is said to be a "Μυστήριο" (Mistirio= Mystery) . of the Greek Church. It takes about half an hour and it needs the parents of the Baby , the Nona' (Godmother ) who is announcing the name and also plays the role of the spiritual parent of the child for the rest of his/hers life.
There is more to be said about naming days but time is getting late I 'm posting some pictures that would finish the story.
The name that you all have been waiting is called SPIROS (http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Spiridon) I'm sure that you have never heard if it before it is also the name of my father and Litsa's father.
Is there anyone else called Spiro in the area?
Me Litsa and Little Spiros would like to Thank you all for your patience
And to wish you all the Best for the following Celebrations,
Merry Christmas and A happy New Year
Ps: We will be away from the 23d for a couple of weeks Please behave your self on the website
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7424.jpg)
Before he had a name
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THis ankle Nikos with Old nikos
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Old Spiros and Litle SPiros
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7467.jpg)
The Priest of Arillas Papa-Vasilis
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7471.jpg)
Fotini the Nona ( Godmother)
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7473.jpg)
Just another random guest
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7488.jpg)
I think I 've seen them before
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7517.JPG)
Blessed with Water and oliveoil
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7560.jpg)
After the Mysterious bath there is a great feast following
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7584.jpg)
some of you know them
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7620.jpg)
The feast needs some proper dance too
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7624.jpg)
(http://www.arillas.com/baby/web/DSC_7654.jpg)
Congratulations to you both and Little Spiros. Wishing you all the best for the future.
I just love the pics.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
riggers.............
PS we promise to behave on the website. Have A GREAT TIME wherever you are going. :)
Many congratulations. What a fantastic family you are. All our love to Spiros, we can see you had a wonderful day. Have a great holiday and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Thanks for sharing it all with us. Love Wendy & Stuart. xx
What a little treasure! I hope that water was warm Spiro.....now I understand all that swimming practice in the sea in the summer. I hope you had a wonderful day Dimitri and Litsa....Merry Christmas, Happy New Year....have a good holiday and look forward to seeing you all in 2009. Love Sandy and family x
A lovely name. God bless.
CONGRATULATIONS to you all and a big thank you for sharing your special day and pictures with us.
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy 2009
Have a wonderful holiday
Think & Smile
Yvonne xxx
I like all the picture's but the one of Babis becoming a Spiro's with the Holy water is really something special. It must have been a proud day for you all. See You soon. Much Love Viv & Pete
Welcome to the group Spiros may you enjoy a happy and long life !
Tony
Yassoo little Spiros :) Good to see everyone soooo happy.
I'll see you next August :)
Congratulations Litsa & Dimitris!
Thank you for sharing some of your pictures from the Naming Day ceremony with us.
I'm so happy for the three of you & Spiros is growing into a fine young boy - he's gorgeous!
Happy, happy Christmas & health, wealth & happiness in 2009. Have a great holiday.
As always,
BeckyB :-) xx
Yes BeckyB has said it all.
Very best wishes.
Pat & Julia
How lovely that you have shared little Spiros' naming day with us. We would like to echo all of BeckyB's sentiments.
Best wishes
Paul & Di
He's such a handsom little spioros congrats to you all and have a good holiday.
Ang
Ah Dimitris Litsa and Spiros. So many congratulations!! You are such a wonderful family. Will see you all next year,
love
Phil and Jenny
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your special day with us.Best wishes to all the family.
Congratulations. The photos are super - Spiros is fast growing into a fine toddler...yet another sunny day even in the middle of December! Thank you for sharing'
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year.
David and Sue
Hi Dimitris, Litsa and Spiros,
We feel very privileged to be included in your celebrations. Many congratulations - we are looking forward to seeing you all in 2009. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
Kind regards
Beverly & Kevin
Thank you Dimitris. It looks like you all had a wonderful day.
Litsa looks beautiful...dad and son are a tad handsome too!!!
Eileenxxx
I love the picture of Spiros all puckered up. Gorgeous.
agreed lindypops ... GORGEOUS
Congratulations .Have a great holiday
Love Annie
Gorgeous photos. Have a wonderful Christmas with your lovely family. xxx.
Congratulations to little Spiros on his naming day
Best wishes to you all
Enjoy the holiday
See you all in 2009
Congratulations Dimitris,Litsa and the new little Spiros! Great to see such happy photos of the day. All the best for the future.
Have a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year! See you all again in May.
Martin.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us - looks like you all had a great time! Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year and I hope you all have a fantastic holiday, you deserve it!
thank you for sharing the photos, little spiros looks soooo cute! it looks as if you all had a good day,
have a wonderful christmas break, see you next june
ger xx (and martin)
Fantastic Photos, Dimitris it looks like such a happy day and baby Spiros is gorgous
Happy holdidays
Mary
Oops! just had my question answered!
not a lot i can say looks like it`s all been sead congrat to you all so merry xmas and a happy new year see you in may 2009
Yes, it has all been said, but would just love to add our congratulations to all the others. Little Spiros is gorgeous, and thanks for the photos, Dimitris and Litsa. Have a great holiday - you certainly deserve it!
lynn & colin xx
congratulations to litsa,dimitris and little spiros
hes soooooo gorgeous xxxx
Hi Dimitris Litsa and the gorgeous little Spiros: I was delighted to see you have finally celebrated the naming day for your lovely little boy. He is so gorgeous just like his mom and dad. Thank you for sharing the day with us and we wish you all a belated Happy New Year and all health and happiness for 2009.
Unfortunately no direct flight now from Belfast to Corfu so as we can only take one week holiday each time we do not want to spend one day travelling and another one day returning, so this year we are going to Croatia (nr Dubrovnik where we had a lovely holiday in 2000) - it is an old fishing village so similar to Arillas in some ways and I remember the people were so friendly and welcoming - just like in Arillas.
So we hope we may be see you later in 2009 if the flight situation improves, and if not we will certainly come in 2010
Meanwhile please keep Arillas the beautiful place it is and don't change too much.
With love from Jeanette and Alan in Northern Ireland. Kali nichta! xx
Congratulation Dimitri...Wonderfull choice