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Old 12-05-2012, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jblum315 View Post
Wow, what a feast!!
What is the tradition behind the 7 Fishes? Is it a Bible thing?
No. It was a fast day, the day before Christmas and no meat was allowed. I know it is just the term..fast. When indeed it was a feast. A loophole maybe?
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