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December 24, 2015

National Egg Nog Day
The Origin of Egg Nog
Egg Nog Recipe (my note - it says rum is optional, I personally say it is a must!)

National Chocolate Day
This year we have celebrated A LOT of chocolate, A LOT!
At this point I've given us more info about chocolate than anyone of us probably needed or wanted to know.  So by now you know the drill, indulge in some of your favorite chocolate - again - today! And I hope that you do so by indulging in socially conscious chocolate (just a reminder!).


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