The Greek New Year's Eve bread is know as Vassilopita in honor of Saint Basil, the saint patron celebrated on the first day of the year. It is really more a brioche, or a cake, than bread.
Can one get tired of cookies? There are so many recipes that one can have a different kind of cookie each day of the year. You should add this Cheerio oatmeal cookies to your repertoire.
Cooking with kids is fun and this recipe is perfect for the first time you do it. It is also a good recipe to prepare with very young children any time.