The Lucky Cake (Greek Version)

Children celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, but kids with a Greek heritage anxiously wait for New Year’s Eve. At midnight, families cut a traditional cake called Vasilopita (va-see-LO-pee-ta). But this holiday cake is no ordinary confection. It holds a surprise inside that’s said to bring a year of good luck to the person who finds it. The Lucky Cake is a heartwarming story about a boy named Billy who thinks he will never be lucky. But as he learns the legend behind this tradition, Billy realizes how lucky he already is! Take a trip to the past to discover the legend behind the cake with the golden coin. Follow Billy and his family in a story that inspires sharing and love. Then, follow the author’s recipe to make a lucky cake. Start your own tradition with friends and family to discover who will win the coin in your lucky cake.