Our Naming day

[dimitris]

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  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




Before he had a name



THis ankle Nikos with Old nikos


Old Spiros and Litle SPiros

The Priest of Arillas Papa-Vasilis


Fotini the Nona   ( Godmother)



Just another random guest


I think I 've seen them before



Blessed with Water and oliveoil


After the Mysterious bath there is a great feast following


some of you know them

The feast needs some proper dance too




   

[riggers]

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.

[Wendy n Stu]

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

[Sandy x]

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

[Lindypops]

A lovely name. God bless.

[Yvonne]

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

[vivian]

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

[TONYNEW]

Welcome to the group Spiros may you enjoy a happy and long life !
                                           Tony

[Erja]

Yassoo little Spiros Good to see everyone soooo happy.

I'll see you next August

[BeckyB]

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

[patrickjohn]

Yes BeckyB has said it all.
Very best wishes.
Pat & Julia

[Paul C]

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

[Ang]

He's such a handsom little spioros congrats to you all and have a good holiday.
Ang

[justphil]

Ah Dimitris Litsa and Spiros. So many congratulations!! You are such a wonderful family. Will see you all next year,

love
Phil and Jenny

[Jennifer Ferguson]

Thank you for sharing the pictures of your special day with us.Best wishes to all the family.