When most people think of Italian food, they think of bowels of pasta and rich tomato sauces. Italy has many costal cities and fish is a big part of the Mediterranean regions. Within the Mediterranean region you will find almost any and all types of fish. This includes everything from anchovies to eels. A delightful tradition that many Italians (and others) celebrate on Christmas Eve is the Italian Seven Fish Feast. It is a bountiful holiday tradition that is very big affair where both family and friends gather together to have a meal of several different types of fish and to make a toast to the holidays. Different types of fish are used to show appreciation for a prosperous year during this wonderful event.

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