For many families, the Christmas Eve feast is a so-called "meatless meal." It's a tradition of European Christian roots that has gone on to take many forms.

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Plating Grace

Music in this Episode

• "Italian Trip" — wildsound159, via Pixabay
• "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist
• "First Snow" — Scott Buckley, via ScottBuckley.com.au
• "Silent Night" — DJ Williams, via Youtube Audio Library
• "Mortality" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive

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Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)