Merry Christmas From Athens, Greece!

December 24, 2014

by Eleni Grigovits

Treats from the Grigovits family table say, “Merry Christmas from Athens!” In the back are kourabiedes and in front are melomakrona, both popular and traditional Christmas goodies. (Eleni Grigovits/YJI)

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If you are at least 21 and love rare, delicious bourbon, this auction to benefit YJI is for you! It's a full "Weller Flight" from the generous folks at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bidding is open now through mid-day Sunday. Tell your fellow bourbon lovers, please and hurry! ... See MoreSee Less

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