The custom of eating a variety of cheese for Christmas Eve is a practice in many communities, especially those celebrating with serious seafood eaters. Participants are welcome from all cultures and religions that support the consumption of cheese.
The roots of the feast of seven cheeses lie in Eastern Pennsylvania — some say Conshohocken, others say Easton, and yet others claim it ranges from Philadelphia all the way to New York City.
Early foodies used to bring a few cheeses or dips to enjoy while family members dined on a variety of land and sea creatures. As time passed, cheese boards became more elaborate with thoughtful pairings and unique accompaniments.
This "festa de luce" also marks the moving on from the winter solstice, as the shortest day is now behind us and we can look ahead to more light and brighter days.
The seven cheeses symbolize health, prosperity, gratitude, love, family, friends and labor.
There is no consensus on which types of cheese to include, though a typical lineup might be:
*A fresh cheese, like mozzarella, burrata, chevre, ricotta or fromage blanc
* Cheddar
* Gouda
* Blue
* A soft creamy style
* A hard aged, like a Parmigianino Reggiano
* House favorite
Accompaniments can vary from specialty crackers and breads to jams, cornichons, nuts, sugared grapes, olives/tapenades and more.
It truly is "la dolce vita."
The roots of the feast of seven cheeses lie in Eastern Pennsylvania — some say Conshohocken, others say Easton, and yet others claim it ranges from Philadelphia all the way to New York City.
Early foodies used to bring a few cheeses or dips to enjoy while family members dined on a variety of land and sea creatures. As time passed, cheese boards became more elaborate with thoughtful pairings and unique accompaniments.
This "festa de luce" also marks the moving on from the winter solstice, as the shortest day is now behind us and we can look ahead to more light and brighter days.
The seven cheeses symbolize health, prosperity, gratitude, love, family, friends and labor.
There is no consensus on which types of cheese to include, though a typical lineup might be:
*A fresh cheese, like mozzarella, burrata, chevre, ricotta or fromage blanc
* Cheddar
* Gouda
* Blue
* A soft creamy style
* A hard aged, like a Parmigianino Reggiano
* House favorite
Accompaniments can vary from specialty crackers and breads to jams, cornichons, nuts, sugared grapes, olives/tapenades and more.
It truly is "la dolce vita."
by TESSIELOU December 24, 2022
Get the Feast of Seven Cheesesmug. Something that bugs you so much even though you could live without changing it. Or you can't change it yourself, someone else must do it. You get anxious it bugs you so much.
Her grass is SO long, it bugs me like naked sevens!
I hate the way my teacher writes her 7's, they don't have lines through them like I write them. They're naked sevens!
I hate the way my teacher writes her 7's, they don't have lines through them like I write them. They're naked sevens!
by happyasaclam12 April 12, 2011
Get the naked sevensmug. by mm 9 September 22, 2025
Get the argh walk the plank you scallywag yo-ho let's go sail the seven seasmug. 
by Ben Mogly November 23, 2021
Get the Seven The Vibemug. Also "sixorseven"
An answer, spoken facetiously, to any question requiring a numerical answer when the responder; 1) does not know the correct answer, or 2) does not care enough to bother giving a proper answer.
Usually, a response of "six-or-seven" implies apathy or a lack of patience concerning the inquiry/inquirer. It is often used to elicit laughter from - and forge camaraderie with - bystanders while showing blatant disrespect toward the person asking the question.
Spoken immediately in answer and said with authority, "six-or-seven" sounds as if the responder knows - without contemplation - exactly what he's talking about while concurrently, obviously waaaaay off.
It is most effective when used repeatedly over time and in various situations where the correct number is much larger than "six" or "seven" - or - when "six" and "seven" are out of context.
An answer, spoken facetiously, to any question requiring a numerical answer when the responder; 1) does not know the correct answer, or 2) does not care enough to bother giving a proper answer.
Usually, a response of "six-or-seven" implies apathy or a lack of patience concerning the inquiry/inquirer. It is often used to elicit laughter from - and forge camaraderie with - bystanders while showing blatant disrespect toward the person asking the question.
Spoken immediately in answer and said with authority, "six-or-seven" sounds as if the responder knows - without contemplation - exactly what he's talking about while concurrently, obviously waaaaay off.
It is most effective when used repeatedly over time and in various situations where the correct number is much larger than "six" or "seven" - or - when "six" and "seven" are out of context.
Foreman: "How many pounds can that forklift lift safely?
Union Member: "Sixorseven".
Male cheerleader: "Hey guys, what was the final score of the ballgame?"
Second-string Quarterback: "Six-or-seven."
Union Member: "Sixorseven".
Male cheerleader: "Hey guys, what was the final score of the ballgame?"
Second-string Quarterback: "Six-or-seven."
by DorianSomniferum January 21, 2010
Get the six-or-sevenmug. The "Seven Minute Rule" states quite simply that if the meeting organizer has not joined the meeting within 7 minutes of the start time - the meeting is therefore officially cancelled.
It was designed by the British Upper Class to ensure punctuality and minimize time wasting.
With globalization and in particular the deterioration of Corporate Culture around the world - this rule is making a comeback and used throughout offices around the world
It was designed by the British Upper Class to ensure punctuality and minimize time wasting.
With globalization and in particular the deterioration of Corporate Culture around the world - this rule is making a comeback and used throughout offices around the world
"Mark set this meeting up, and he's not here, by the Seven Minute Rule the meeting is cancelled and we can go to the beach!"
by DarkFlare4220 February 13, 2025
Get the Seven Minute Rulemug.