VIDEO: Zakynthos community create giant crocheted Christmas tree

·

The island of Zakynthos has spread Christmas cheer in an inclusive community project that involved piecing together a number of crochet squares to make up a large Christmas tree.

The cultural association of the village of Agala channelled their artistic skills to create a unique, innovative and personal Christmas symbol this year.

The project started in late September.

“We wanted to create something different and imaginative to decorate our village at Christmas,” said Panagiota Kladi.

The association gathered every Sunday to create a total of 382 large squares. The tree is also decorated with hand-crafted crocheted ornaments.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

George Milonas braces for pre-dawn rush as Christmas crowds flood Queen Victoria Market

Christmas trading is ramping up at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, with up to 240,000 shoppers expected in the lead-up to December 25.

ACT Supreme Court Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson retires after decades of legal service

The ACT Government has paid tribute to Supreme Court Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson following her retirement, recognising her contribution.

Greek MEP Nikos Pappas suspended by Syriza after alleged assault on journalist

Greek MEP Nikos Pappas has been suspended from the left-wing Syriza party and referred to its ethics committee following an alleged assault.

Sydney farewells Bondi victims as leaders pledge action on antisemitism and gun laws

Sydney is continuing to mourn the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack as funerals are held across the city and leaders debate response.

Chrisoula Panagopoulos brings ‘Christmas in Greece’ to The Greek Herald print cover

Congratulations to Chrisoula Panagopoulos, whose beautiful artwork now graces the front cover of The Greek Herald’s 2025 Christmas edition.

You May Also Like

Greece to open Tokyo Olympics with two flag bearers for the first time in history

Greek shooter, Anna Korakaki, and gymnast, Lefteris Petrounias, will lead the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.

Injury forces Maria Sakkari to retire in US Open first round

Maria Sakkari retired from her US Open first-round match against China’s Wang Yafan on Monday, August 26 after just one set due to an injury.

ASIC flags White Fox and Paspaley in late-lodgement crackdown

White Fox Boutique has been singled out by ASIC as one of 12 major companies fined for failing to lodge financial reports.