The FEAST of 7 the FISH: ITALIAN CHRISTMAS by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke

La Vigilia: "The Feast of the Seven Fish" is the Southern Italian ritual Christmas Eve meal featuring seven types of fish, representing the seven sacraments of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. This meal is a sacred tradition in Southern Italy and among Italian-Americans in cities like New York, New Jersey, Boston, Providence, San Francisco, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

You might be surprised to learn that this tradition is primarily rooted in Southern Italy and Italian-American culture; many Italians from Central and Northern Italy do not partake in this great feast, as it is largely unique to the South.

Have you ever wanted to prepare or enjoy this meal but didn’t know where to start? The knowledge is often passed down through families from one generation to the next, and very little has been written on the subject—until now. With the publication of this book by Daniel Bellino Zwicke, you’ll find everything you need to know to create, enjoy, and celebrate this most important meal of the Italian calendar year: "The Feast of the Seven Fish", known in Italy as "La Festa di Sette Pesci".