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December 24: National Eggnog Day, and Christmas Eve.

🥚🥛National Eggnog Day! Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a very popular drink throughout the United States during the holidays. Eggnog is a sweetened dairy-based beverage that is traditionally made with milk and cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices. When served at parties and holiday get-togethers, liquor is often added to the eggnog such as brandy, rum, whiskey, bourbon, vodka or a combination of liquors. The filled glass is typically garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin spice. Eggnog may be added as a flavoring to food or drinks such as coffee, tea, breads, pies, cakes or puddings. The origin of the eggnog drink is debated. It is the belief of some that the drink was originally developed in East Anglia, England, while others believe it originated as a medieval European beverage made with hot milk.

🌳🎄Christmas Eve! The anticipation of Christmas is often cause for celebration. Stockings are hung. Last minute gifts are wrapped. Dishes are prepared for the big day. Cookies are left for Santa. Churches open their doors for solemn services. It is also the day Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus takes off on his journey delivering gifts around the world. Hearkening back to 16th century when Christian traditions were first influenced by winter solstice celebrations, decorating and preparing for Christmas Day took place the evening before. This included putting up the tree, decorating with mistletoe and holly, bringing in the Yule log and making dishes for the Christmas meal. Jewish traditions have historically influenced Christian practices. One such practice is that the church day traditionally begins in the evening. Christian churches have celebrated Christmas Eve in part because it is believed that Jesus was born at midnight. Many churches today hold Christmas Eve services or Midnight Masses. They may also hold candlelight vigils, Nativity productions or sing carols.

I'll pass on the eggnog. I don't care for the taste. I miss Christmas Eve at my Grandmas house with the whole family together, the food, presents, then the adults trying to figure out how the kids toys worked so they(adults) could play with them first.😀

Monika I just watch a video of two of those inflatable snowmen fighting in that wind storm that went through Brookings, Oregon. I had never seen two snowmen fight before. https://www.facebook.com/100013000508457/posts/596489330794412/

Thanks Aunty for explaining the cookies. They still sound good.

Sending cloudy hugs!🐶💕🍁💕