Feast of the Seven Fishes: 40 Authentic Italian Recipes for a Christmas Eve Tradition

by Valeria Ray

Christmas in Italy is all about family, and every Christmas Eve the holiday season is celebrated with a customary feast. Although this tradition originated in southern Italy, where it is called La Vigilia (the Vigil), the Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American celebration of the birth of Jesus at midnight on Christmas Eve. Where this custom got its name is unknown, as some families prepare up to 12 courses to represent the 12 apostles of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 107262351X
• ISBN13: 9781072623519
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"