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

December 21, 2022 02:19 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

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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