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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.

Να ζήσεις [Name] και χρόνια πολλά, μεγάλος/η να γίνεις με κάτασπρα μαλλιά. Παντού να σκορπίζεις της γνώσης το φως, και όλοι να λένε να ο/η σοφός! hronia_polla_gia_ta_genethlia_sou

A Greek birthday isn't complete without a table full of food, loud laughter, and plenty of family. The focus is less on the "event" and more on the parea (the company of friends). You can't have a Greek birthday without the song

Να τα εκατοστήσεις! (May you live to be 100!) Να τα εκατοστήσεις

May you live, [Name], and many years to you, May you grow old with snow-white hair. May you scatter the light of knowledge everywhere, And may everyone say, "There is the wise one!" How to Celebrate Like a Greek

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