However, some families say the seven fishes stand for the seven deadly sins of the world, which are pride, envy, anger, gluttony, sloth, lust and greed. Others say each fish represents the seven days it took Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem or the Seven Wonders of the World. A dish of Seafood Antipasto. It contains Shrimp, Mussles, Squid, Olive oil and spices. Explanations are not the only things that can vary among families.
Most families feast on traditional dishes, but some also include other specialties.
But, he said he has heard of other families who add anchovies or other ingredients to the bread. We used to say you can only have as many crispels as you eat smelts because no one ever wanted to eat them. A plate of Eel ready for eating. Denise Brunt, a Lansdale resident who has prepared the feast for the last 20 years, said her family participates in a modified version of the Seven Fishes. She prepares only four fishes typically tuna, shrimp, sardines and anchovies.