Before I begin my holiday shopping, before I plan the trek to a tree lot, before I even flip on the heater for the first time all winter, I make eggnog. Six weeks later, about two dozen friends squeeze into my tiny rented bungalow to gather around a large vintage punch bowl filled with the stuff, part of a festive …
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