What do you call an old snowman?

• Water.

 

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

What’s Santa’s favorite type of music?

• Wrap!

Why don’t crabs celebrate Christmas?

• Because they’re shellfish!

 

Why is Santa good at karate?

• Because he has a black belt!

Classic Eggnog Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup bourbon or rum (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for serving)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Separate the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
2. Whisk the Yolks: Add the granulated sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and pale in color.
3. Combine Milk and Cream: Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream into the yolk mixture. Then, add the bourbon (or rum), vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Beat the Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the eggnog mixture. This step adds lightness and a creamy texture.
5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the eggnog for at least 2-4 hours to chill. When ready to serve, pour the eggnog into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
6. Enjoy: Serve chilled as a festive holiday drink!

Tips:

• For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the bourbon or rum and use additional milk or cream.
• You can experiment with other flavors, like adding a splash of almond extract or using flavored rum.

Enjoy your homemade eggnog!

What do elves learn in school?

• The elf-abet!

 

What do elves put on their toast?

• Jingle jam!

• He was having a meltdown!

What’s Santa’s favorite breakfast?

• Frosted flakes!

On December 9 in Canadian history, several notable events occurred:

1. Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810 Crash (1956): A Canadair North Star airplane crashed into Mount Slesse near Chilliwack, British Columbia, during severe weather conditions. Tragically, all 62 people on board died, including five Canadian football players returning from the annual Shrine Game. It remains one of Canada’s deadliest air disasters【5】【6】.
2. Time Change in New Brunswick (1883): The province adopted Eastern Standard Time, which it maintained until 1902【5】.
3. Foundation of the Numismatic Society of Montréal (1862): This was Canada’s first coin club, with Adélard Boucher as its first president【5】.
4. Military and WWII Events:
   • In 1941, “Camp X,” a special training school for spies, opened in Whitby, Ontario. The camp trained Canadian and American operatives and included a top-secret communication hub【5】.
   • On the same day, fears of a Japanese invasion on the West Coast led to blackouts and the closure of Japanese-Canadian newspapers and schools【5】.
5. Cultural Milestone (1943): The Royal Canadian Air Farce, a popular comedy troupe, aired for the first time on CBC Radio

On December 8, several notable events have occurred in Canadian history:

1. 1869 – During the Red River Rebellion, Métis leader Louis Riel issued the “Declaration of the People of Rupert’s Land and the North-West.” This document opposed the Hudson’s Bay Company’s sale of Rupert’s Land to Canada without local consultation, asserting the right of the local population to self-governance【5】【6】.
2. 1915 – Canadian military doctor and poet John McCrae’s iconic poem In Flanders Fields was first published in Punch magazine. It became one of the most famous pieces of literature associated with World War I【5】【6】.
3. 1917 – The first relief train arrived in Halifax following the Halifax Explosion, carrying medical supplies and personnel from New England to aid in the aftermath of the devastating disaster【5】【6】.
4. 1941 – After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Canada impounded fishing boats owned by Japanese-Canadians and shut down Japanese language schools and newspapers. This marked the beginning of broader internment policies during World War II【5】【6】.
5. 1981 – The Canadian Senate approved the patriation package of the Constitution, setting the stage for the Canada Act of 1982, which formally ended legal ties to the British Parliament and enshrined the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life

Music is the only thing I’ve ever known that doesn’t have any rules at all.

Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?

He was picking his nose!

I’ve always thought people would find a lot more pleasure in their routines if they burst into song at significant moments.

Country music is three chords and the truth

A great song should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good.

Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends

Music is life itself