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”;…

25, Mar 2025
Greek Independence Day

Happy Greek Independence Day!! In today’s post, we are talking about Orthodox Lent, Kouzounas Kitchen recipes, and Greek Independence Day! Fasting Orthodox lent started on March 3rd, 2025. Everyone will do their fast differently including me. Although, many Orthodox people will do a strict fast including the removal of meat,…

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…