We called it both Russian and Greek Christmas. Although in Greece they changed it, some of the NorthEastern Orthodox Churches still adhered to the old Greek ways. Ha.
I LOVE Tarpon Springs and went there for the first time with my family in 1985 - which, I was totally smitten with the sponge docks! At the time, they still had the sponge divers. It was a magical place, another world from my New England roots. I have been since and although it is more commercial than it ever was, it still is a place that is fun to go to.
I did know they did the cross toss, but, have never been fortunate enough to be there to witness it. You were right the first time. It is on Monday and I do wish I was going. I would love to be there in the moment!
My mother told me that the older I get, the faster time goes. As opposed to when we were waiting to be 10, then 13, the magic birthday and then 16! Oh, to drive... then 18 and finally 21. When you went over 30, I wondered what all the fuss was about. :)
But, yes! If you intend on aging well, it will continue to spiral! :) Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words. I pulled this off the internet as I found it interesting and thought you might too. Thanks for reminding me about Tarpon Springs. It is a wonderful little place!