NEW YORK — For many, Christmas includes a main dish like ham or turkey. But on Christmas Eve in some Italian households, fish is on the menu for or "The Feast of the Seven Fishes." Executive Chef ...

Based on where you grew up, family traditions and what religion you practice, a wide variety of dishes say "Christmas" to families here in the U.S. Prime rib, turkey, ham or perhaps you opt for ...

Every year around this time, we receive dozens of emails from our readers who are looking for ideas of what to serve on Christmas Eve. This week, we take our inspiration from the Italian tradition of ...

Italian cuisine is known for its pasta and pizza, in their practically infinite variations. But less attention is paid to other elements of the Italian diet, such as fish (unless it happens to come ...

This post was originally published in 2015. It still makes us hungry. Christmas Eve’s Feast of the Seven Fishes is, by Italian Catholic tradition, supposed to be a penitential meal, and it may be, ...

The red binder comes off the shelf each December, as Christmas Eve approaches. It was a final gift from my mom and her cousin Nancy, a treasure more valuable than anything in a jewelry box or a ...

The holiday season is all about bringing loved ones together and celebrating the gift of life — and Italian-Americans have a very niche way of doing just that. Enter the seven fishes: the tradition ...

For a holiday so widely celebrated, the traditions surrounding Christmas are as unique as the ornaments that decorate your tree. From decor, songs, stories and gifts, Christmas looks a little bit ...