All in Holiday Stories
If you’ve ever wondered what Californians do come December, what it feels like to grow feverish in a parking lot full of scorched trees in the name of family fun, I’m going to tell you.
The Cuccio family holiday experience is held together by one singular woman who holds the ability to capture fleeting memories. Gretchen Cuccio is an inspiration to her family, both blood-related and chosen.
"This is a mostly factual Christmas Eve story written as a facetious survival guide for attending a seven-fishes feast that is an Italian-American traditional dinner to celebrate the Birth of Jesus. The ones I have attended during my life have shaped my Christmas experience into one that I am truly grateful for. These feasts are among the warmest, liveliest, and most joyous dinner parties you could attend. Full of Italian culture, American nuance, and the excitement of Christmas this is truly a night to remember."