LA FESTA ITALIANA
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES
Celebrating the families, businesses, and places that represent the rich history of Hershey’s Italian community La Festa Italiana is HHC’s annual heritage festival. Each year focuses on a specific theme which reflects a narrative of food, music, and culture. This year’s theme will celebrate a culinary holiday tradition, Feast of the Seven Fishes.
About the Event
Date: 2025 TBA
History of the Feast of Seven Fishes
The Feast of Seven Fishes is a cherished Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition, deeply rooted in Southern Italian culture where it's known as “La Vigilia” (meaning “Eve” in Italian). This grand seven-course meal, abundant in seafood, symbolizes the observance of the traditional abstention from meat until Christmas Day.