Tradition

Zakynthian Traditions and Customs are many during the period of ‘Apokreas’ but one that stands out today is that of a ritual that takes place within the Zakynthian home. Within the Zakynthian home the period of Apokreas is coming to an end and soon the period of Great Lent will …

The 15th of August is one of the biggest religious celebrations in Greece after Easter and Christmas, a national holiday that is observed by the public and private sector. Dekapentavgoustos (15 August) as it is known by locals, is the day of the Dormition of our Virgin Mary. On the …

Christmas, as it is celebrated in every place around the world, each place having their own special traditions, food and culture. Zakynthos is one place that stands out on its own. Council’s Christmas Tree Saint Marcos square.   Zakynthian traditions differ from those of the rest of Greece, which have …

Traditions are part of the Zakynthian way of life; they have been passed down from generation to generation and are still today kept alive. Nearly every religious celebration is tied into tradition and Zakynthians take their traditions seriously. At most religious ceremonies you will be able to take photographs, it …