Did you know that I grew up celebrating Christmas for three months" That’s right, three months. The Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world, with Christmas songs and decors and lights and parties starting as early as September, often lasting until the first weeks of January. It’s bright, it’s loud, it’s filled with food and fun memories. I know that three months sound like overkill, but it’s so joyous and catching, especially when the entire country is bursting with holiday cheer.
After moving to the US, I’ve adjusted to celebrating the holidays after Thanksgiving (an American holiday that I’ve come to love), but that doesn’t mean that I don’t stop thinking about Christmas for weeks on end. One of my very favorite treats during the holidays is eggnog, something I’ve never had before in the Philippines. I still remember my first taste of the the rich, creamy, and delicious drink. It was at a holiday party at UMass Boston, and I was so delighted with each sip! I remember hunting down what kind of eggnog it was, and it was from Hood. I’ve been loyal to the brand since then.
I’ve tried other eggnogs, but I always come back to Hood. I’m also a big fan of their other dairy products (Hood is the number one dairy brand in New England, and one of the largest branded dairy operations in the US) and when the holiday season rolls around, you can be sure that my fridge is stocked ...