Feast on the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve
Find out more about why Italian-Americans eat the Feast of the Seven fishes, and the significance of the meal.
Today, many families across the United States will sit down to a seafood bonanza—the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian Christmas Eve celebration. But why seven? And how did this tradition start? Trying to pin down one explanation for the Feast of the Seven Fishes is harder than catching your dinner with two hands tied behind your back. It is believed that the tradition began in Southern Italy, but there are no accurate records to back this up. While there are many different theories behind the Feast of the Seven Fishes, two things remain true: it is all about the seafood and family. (Looking for places to enjoy a Seven Fishes feast on Christmas Eve? Collingswood restaurants are open to serve you. Click here for our roundup…
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