In Zakynthos, locals uphold Ionian customs, particularly through the unique New Year’s carols. These folk songs, traditionally sung on the eve of major religious celebrations like Christmas and New Year, trace their roots to the ancient Greek custom of ‘Eiresione.’ Children would sing from door to door, wishing wealth, joy, and peace while receiving various fruits as tips. Recent discoveries indicate that Zakynthos has its own Christmas carols dating back a thousand years, challenging the previous belief that they did not exist.