Tradition

This year due to COVID-19 our churches are closed. However, within the church the Easter spirit still shines brightly.  For centuries their traditions have kept them together even during the most devastating earthquakes of the past, they did not stop or think twice to close their church’s doors. Ton between …

So, you didn’t get down to see the piccolo carnival…. never mind zantetimes.gr and zakynthosinformer.com have got you covered 😉 A complete video of all the event that took place today in town, Sunday 23rd February, 2020. Enjoy! http://

Tomorrow is known as Apokreas. Apokreas means literally saying goodbye to meat – Apoxh apo kreas – apo-kreas. In Latin the roots of the word Carnival has the same meaning – ‘carne’ is meat and ‘vale’ goodbye. So, as you see it’s not just about having fancy dress parties and …

Most living on our Island would have hear the Church bells chime this evening. Prayers have already taken place earlier this afternoon in preparation for “Soul Saturday” It is a Greek orthodox tradition, the remembrance of those who are no longer with us. *Soul Saturday* in Zakynthos it is celebrated …

Tomorrow in Zakynthos, the day is not only known to Zakynthians as ‘The prodgial Son’ but most would call it Pig Sunday. The name is derived from the Byzantine era, when people would prepare their pigs for slaughter, as meat was allowed to be consumed before the stricter Lent period. …

Tomorrow, Sunday 15th December, 2019 Kalamiki will light up their Christmas tree. In a festive atmosphere the cultural association of Kalamaki “Mouses” invites all to join in on the Christmas celebrations. Kalamaki’s Christmas tree will be officially lit up at the community centre in Kalamaki, whilst the Children of the …

The Regional Offices have already had their Natural Christmas trees “turning on the lights” event.  The Volunteer Group of Zakynthos, after many days of hard work decorating the garden area in front of the building finally celebrated within a great festive atmosphere. Zakynthians on the day, took advantage of the …

Zakynthos town is to get in festive mood this weekend with our very own “Winter Warblers” English choir participating in the celebrations. The aroma and color of Christmas will flood the city center in the evening of  Sunday, December 8th, 2019, where festive songs and melodies in front of the …

Yesterday the village of Ambelokipi turned on their Christmas lights in a typical Zakynthian festive mood. During the religious service priest Lambros Kefallinos expressed his gratitude to all and hopes in the future that his small parish will continue to progress as in previous years. The church of Ambelokipi in …

In light of Saint Nicholas’s name day the first Christmas celebrations will start. Thursday the 5th of December a small celebration will take place at St. Nicholas church within the village of Ambelokipi. The tradition of celebrating St. Nicholas, followed by Christmas carols sung by the women’s choir RODAMBELOS has …