Reviving the Tradition of ‘Vasilokloura’ in Trikala, Greece
The ‘Vasilokloura’ custom was celebrated in the community of Faneromeni, Trikala, on New Year’s Day by the Karagounides Association. Historically, this tradition involved breaking the ‘Vasiloklouras’ on the livestock as a symbolic act of thanks to the divine for the year’s blessings. Various cultural elements like decorations and symbols are incorporated into the process, reflecting the agricultural roots of the practice. Families believe these rituals bring good fortune and bountiful harvests for the new year, highlighting the importance of tradition in local culture.