Nazareth is a major religious center whose shrines are annually visited by thousands of pilgrims from around the world. This feature could not but affect the life of the townspeople and their traditions. Religious canons are manifested in literally everything here. Locals do not wear bright or revealing clothes to show their respect for the local culture. Clothes for city walks should be as modest and neutral-colored as possible. Particular attention to clothes should be paid when visiting local religious sites, in which case the dress code will be even more strict.
Guests of Nazareth will have the opportunity to appreciate the features of traditional Israeli cuisine famous for the diversity of dishes. The main products used in local gastronomy are … Open
The main attractions of Nazareth are religious shrines, among which a special place is occupied by the Basilica of the Annunciation. According to legend, the basilica was built in the very … Open
There is no ban on working for adults. According to one tradition, adults should give children some money so that they can buy sweets for themselves. The main holiday dish is “Latkes” - potato pancakes. They celebrate Hanukkah in the family circle, a mandatory attribute of the holiday is family board games. According to another tradition, it is customary to decorate home with special candles, which are installed on nine-branched candlesticks.
Although Nazareth cannot offer a variety of entertainment centers and amusement parks, besides regular tours, its guests can diversify their holidays with other activities. One of its … Open
A compulsory part of the celebration is a festive meal. Wine is necessarily put on the table along with the main holiday treat "Hamantash" - sweet poppy seed cookies of triangular shape. This holiday has been associated with charitable traditions since ancient times. Those in need are always presented with sweets and other traditional treats. In recent years, this tradition has taken on a slightly different form. Charity events are still held as part of the holiday, and gifts are given not only to people in need but to absolutely everyone.
1. The entire territory of the historic district is now fully pedestrian. It is banned for cars and even public transport, so you can explore the Old Town only on foot. 2. Traditions in … Open
For the inhabitants of Nazareth, an important part of everyday culture is family traditions and everything related to them. One of the main events in the life of local men and women is a wedding, preparations for which begin a few weeks before the ceremony. Like hundreds of years ago, before the wedding, the bride and groom must observe a number of important rules. Some special traditions must be observed by guests.
Nazareth is considered a city in which Christ spent his childhood. This is a major center of pilgrimage, which attracts visitors primarily by its history and religious landmarks. The Temple … Open