what are 7 fishes of christmas eve

On Christmas Eve, it is customary for some families to prepare a special meal known as the "Seven Fishes of Christmas Eve." This tradition originated in Italy and has since spread to other countries and cultures. The seven fishes typically consist of various seafood dishes such as fried or baked fish, salted cod, eel, squid, shrimp, scallops, and clams. The meal is believed to symbolize the biblical story of the loaves and fishes and is meant to be a festive and abundant feast.