I Just Saw Eggnog In The Store…
…and a little piece of me died.
We are now in the Halloween season. Pumpkins, ghosts, and candy corn…then, comes Thanksgiving with the turkey, stuffing and large buckles on shoes. (Editor’s note: I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, OF COURSE we made a huge deal out of Thanksgiving. I’m surprised my parents didn’t try to build a summer cabin on top of Plymouth Rock.) Where was I? Oh, yes. Then Christmas, with the trees, presents and EGGNOG.
I have chosen to call this Premature Celebration. Some of you might be familiar with this condition. Go to any store and you’ll see Halloween and Christmas decor situated right next to each other–so close that that one might forget about Thanksgiving altogether.
To solve this, we should just give in and do what the merchants have done–combine all the holidays and give them a new name.
Like… Hallowthanksmas
Thanksmasween
or maybe: Masweenanks
And what about Arbor Day? People, I find it challenging enough to remember to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles.
I am not calling for a boycott on eggnog because I, too, enjoy that thick creamy concoction of ingredients that makes our eyes roll back in our heads. But, let’s keep this out of season purchase where it belongs–hidden in the fridge in the garage.
Sincerely, Todd
Then you won’t like it when I see the egg nog cartons decorated for Halloween too. Such as a witch on a quart of egg nog. I thought it was weird, but I love the stuff.
I’ll take eggnog anytime I can get it–at least they’re making the effort to pretend it’s Halloween-ey! Erin
What about pumpkin spice eggnog? You can’t possibly say THAT isn’t meant for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving!! Also, my sister makes a KILLER eggnog pie every year just for Thanksgiving. Yummmm….
I have a killer eggnog pie recipe for Thanksgiving too. If you’re in the mood for something new, try diluting your eggnog with sprite – about half and half works great.