Easter
The local customs during Easter in Tinos. Customs and traditions, the Holy week in Tinos. From Palm Sunday till the first Sunday after Easter...
December 12, 2017
Agias Pelagias
The vision of Agia Pelagia, which was the pretext for the discovery of the Holy Icon of Virgin Mary (Panagia), is celebrated annually, on 23 July. ...
December 12, 2017
Easter Monday: The custom of Love
The custom of Love revives in Ktikados and aims to reconcile and settle together all residents of the village...
April 24, 2017
Holy Saturday: Resurrection
The morning of Holy Saturday marks the first Resurrection. When 'Christos Anesti’ is announced by the priest, lemon leaves are strewn ...
April 24, 2017
Good Friday: Epitaph
On the morning of Good Friday, single women of every parish adorn the epitaph in the church. ...
April 24, 2017
Holy Tuesday: Cheese Pies
On Holy Tuesday, housewives prepare the Easter sweet of Tinos- cheese pies....
April 24, 2017
Palm Sunday: Vaya
On Palm Sunday, children used to weave a wreath adorned with daisies. Then they would march in the streets...
April 24, 2017
Dekapentaugoustos (August 15th)
Dekapentaugoustos (August 15th) is associated with the island, even for those who have not ever visited it...
April 24, 2017
Fanarakia (Lanterns)
30th January marks the "Fanarakia". On this day the Find of the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary (Panagia) is celebrated. Agia Pelagia...
April 24, 2017
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