The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Christmas Eve. Seven fishes. Endless stories.

Welcome to the Feast!

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a beloved holiday tradition that brings families together to celebrate with seafood, laughter, and time-honored recipes.

This site is your home for all things Seven Fishes – from classic dishes and regional variations to the history behind the tradition and ideas for hosting your own feast. Whether you’re planning your menu or simply reminiscing, we hope this site brings a little extra warmth to your holiday season.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of family, faith, tradition, and togetherness. Passed down through generations, this cherished Christmas Eve tradition brings people around the table to share food, stories, and love.

Here you’ll find the history, meaning, and many delicious interpretations of the Feast, along with recipes, memories, and ideas to help you celebrate in your own home. Whether you grew up with this tradition or are discovering it for the first time, we’re glad you’re here.

For many families, Christmas Eve isn’t complete without the aroma of seafood in the kitchen, the clatter of dishes, and the stories told around a crowded table. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a tradition rooted in Italian-American heritage and kept alive through memory, ritual, and love.

This site is a celebration of that tradition—its origins, its variations, and the personal stories that make it meaningful. Whether your feast has seven dishes or twelve, whether it’s formal or wonderfully chaotic, you’ll find inspiration here to honor the spirit of the night.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition centered on food, family, and togetherness. Rooted in Italian-American culture, it continues to evolve while remaining deeply personal for those who celebrate it.

Here you’ll discover the stories, recipes, and traditions that define the Feast—and inspiration for creating your own memorable celebration.