Christmas Eve 2022 7 Fishes. The night before christmas we abstain from eating meat, feasting on fish while waiting for the birth of jesus at midnight. Then it’s like the ocean exploded and the other 4 fishes come out at the same time.

There’s no better time of year to cook a fish dinner. One of the most famous traditions followed each christmas is la vigilia, or the feast of seven fishes which is celebrated on christmas eve. While there are no strict rules about which seafood needs to be served, it's a good idea to provide a variety of options that will keep guests full and satisfied.

These delicious seafood recipes are perfect for your seven fishes dinner.

I will be working on a few new seafood recipes to use in my menu over the next few. Please read my disclosure policy. While there are no strict rules about which seafood needs to be served, it's a good idea to provide a variety of options that will keep guests full and satisfied. In italy, the meal is known as festa dei sette pesci, or, more simply, la vigilia.