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The Feast of the Seven Fishes typically consists of seven different seafood dishes. The tradition comes from Southern Italy, where it is known as The Vigil (La Vigilia), but with no mention of the number seven. This celebration commemorates the wait, the Vigilia di Natale, for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus.
13 gru 2023 · Learn about the origins, meanings, and variations of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a seafood feast that Italian Americans enjoy on Christmas Eve. Find out how fish, seven, and la vigilia are connected to Italian culture, religion, and identity.
20 gru 2019 · What are the 7 fishes of the Feast of the Seven Fishes? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas in North America or Italy, you won’t find seven specific types of fish being served. Think if it more of a seafood celebration.
18 sty 2023 · The Feast of the Seven Fishes (AKA La Vigilia) is an Italian-American tradition in which families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to enjoy seven varied dishes of fish and seafood.
12 lis 2023 · Delve into Italian-American holiday traditions with the iconic Feast of the Seven Fishes. Unearth its origins, blend of old and new, and seafood delights.
18 gru 2023 · The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian American Christmas Eve celebration that operates similarly to Thanksgiving, with traditional dishes and practices that span generations, decades and...
15 gru 2015 · If you grew up in an Italian-American household, there's a good chance that fish was a big part of your Christmas Eve festivities. This custom, which is sometimes known as the Feast of Seven Fishes, is often believed to have been brought over from the old country.
