Xronia Polla Ellada (OXI DAY)
October 28, 2025

Xronia Polla Ellada (OXI DAY)

Xronia Polla, Ellada!   Today we honor the day Greece proudly said “OXI” (NO) to Mussolini. On October 28th, 1940, Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas stood his ground, refusing Mussolini’s demands — and the Greek people poured into the streets shouting OXI! That powerful word became …

Important Greek Celebration Days, Mezes (Appetizers), Mezes/Appetizers
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Lagana Bread Recipe- Kathara Deftera
March 14, 2021

Lagana Bread Recipe- Kathara Deftera

Καθαρά Δευτέρα~ Clean Monday as we call it in our Greek culture. (Read more about Kathara Deftera here.) Every year on Clean Monday, which is today, March 3rd, we enjoy this delicious lagana~ λαγάνα bread. I made my first ever YouTube video years ago, which …

Important Greek Celebration Days
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Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday)
March 3, 2014

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday)

LET’S GO FLY A KITE! Kathara Deftera, also known as Clean Monday, marks the beginning of Lent in Greek Orthodox tradition. Celebrated with outdoor festivities, family gatherings, and a variety of plant-based dishes, it is a day of renewal and reflection. A highlight of the …

Important Greek Celebration Days
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