Overview
What began as a humble Christmas Eve meal became a story of heritage, resilience, and rediscovery.
Fairmont’s Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival brings to life the rich tradition of La Vigilia as it journeyed from Southern Italy to the heart of Appalachia, where immigrant families transformed a sacred seafood supper into a vibrant expression of identity and community. It all began when a forgotten family feast was revived in a coal-town kitchen and a grassroots festival grew into a beloved regional celebration that inspired an unlikely comic strip and a feature film.
Blending cultural history with deeply personal storytelling, Shannon Colaianni Tinnell captures the laughter, labor, and love behind an enduring ritual—while offering over one hundred authentic, time-honored recipes drawn from more than twenty years of Festival Cucina. Warm, vivid, and unforgettable, this is more than a book about food—it’s a celebration of the stories we carry and the meals that keep them alive.
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