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Christmas Eve doubles as National Eggnog Day, and Dec. 27 is National Fruitcake Day.
According to Bon Appetit, eggnog came to the U.S. and Canada with English settlers. (French speakers in Canada call it 无毛视频渓ait de poule, which translates to 无毛视频渃hicken milk.无毛视频�)
The drink is an emulsion of milk or cream, sugar and eggs (rum or bourbon optional).
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Evidently if it无毛视频檚 at least 20% alcohol, the nog can be aged for up to year, refrigerated, of course.
Speaking of things that last forever, fruitcake can also last for quite some time.
The Spruce Eats says there are three steps to making one properly: baking, aging and proper storage.
A true fruitcake should be stored for between one and three months, and wrapped in a cheesecloth soaked in alcohol.
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Sounds like Christmas in July could be a real thing.
Other days to celebrate this week are:
Dec. 23: National Pfeffernusse Day, Festivus, National Re-Gifting Day, National Roots Day
Dec. 24: National Eggnog Day, Christmas Eve, Last Minute Shopper无毛视频檚 Day
Dec. 25: Christmas Day, National Pumpkin Pie Day
Dec. 26: National Candy Cane Day, National Thank-you Note Day, National Whiner无毛视频檚 Day
Dec. 27: National Fruitcake Day, Visit the Zoo Day
Dec. 28: National Short Film Day, Call A Friend Day, National Card Playing Day
Dec. 29: National Pepper Pot Day, Tick Tock Day, National Hero Day