a photo of the Greek flag in the Acropolis
28, Oct 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 more than just a “no”;…

28, Oct 2024
Xronia Polla Ellada!

Hello everyone! I’m back, and it’s been an incredible month away with so much to catch you up on! Our second Travel Mazi Mou adventure just wrapped up in Crete, and what an unforgettable experience we had with our travelers from California. I’m thrilled to share some highlights from the…

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28, Oct 2013
Οχι Day, Name Day Celebration, and Breaking Bad Cupcakes!

Today is Oxi Day!!!! Oxi Day is a day to commemorate the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas (in power from August 4, 1936, until January 29, 1941) of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940. This day is celebrated all over Greece, and Greek communities around the world. Please click…