Egg nog anyone? Yep, you can thank farmers for this delicious Christmas treat!

The holiday season can be characterized by many things, like Christmas trees, poinsettias, garland, and egg nog!

The Virginia Farm Bureau takes us on a tour of some creameries that offer this delicious dairy treat.

Fun fact: on average, Americans drink about 135 million pounds of egg nog every year!

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