Dive into the rich flavors and deeper meaning behind The Feast of the Seven Fishes—an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition rooted in Catholic fasting and joyful anticipation. In this episode, Dale is joined by Rev. Chris Barbieri, who shares both cultural background and personal insight into this seafood-centered vigil meal that prepares families for Midnight Mass. Together they explore how fasting and feasting shape spiritual expectation, why this tradition evolved as it did in Italy and America, and what Protestants might learn from incorporating intentional preparation into Advent. It’s a warm, thoughtful, and surprisingly delicious conversation about making space for God before the celebration begins.
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