Christmas Eve - 2007 Click on a Photo for a Larger View

Lets talk about growing up Italian and Christmas Eve! For us it is a night of food, family and great memories. From my grandparents' table, to my parents' table, to my brother's table, generations of my family have handed down the wonderful tradition of the 'seven fishes of Christmas Eve'. In our family it meant lets make as many favorite fish dishes as can possibly fit on the table, and then invite all our family, and anyone who may be alone that night! This feast always included a table longer than the Last Supper and the door bell ringing past Midnight. When my parents died, my brother Steve carried on the tradition for our family. We all chip in for the food, but Steve is the big cheese, head banana and main reason our holiday is so special.      Family togetherness is important! We follow the popular Italian saying "Natale con I tuoi; Pasqua conchi vuoi," which means "Christmas with your family; Easter with whomever you wish."