Just as the Four Major Food Groups evolved into the Food Pyramid Guidelines, I have expanded my list of Four Major Holiday Food Groups to Thirteen Major Holiday Food Groups.

The Thirteen Major Holiday Food Groups

  1. Eggnog
  2. Almond bark
  3. Spritz cookies
  4. Rum balls
  5. Rum (to go into the eggnog)
  6. Amaretto
  7. Scotch (my preference is for Johnny Walker Red—or Glenfiddich)
  8. Chex mix (the homemade kind with maximum Worcestershire sauce)
  9. Chips
  10. Chip dip
  11. Garlic dill oyster crackers
  12. Chocolate (anything)
  13. Pecan pie (particularly if eaten for breakfast)