It's one of the strangest cases from the pages of American Military history. A Christmas party in 1826 at the United States Military Academy at Westpoint that spun out of control, and would be known forevermore as the Eggnog Riot. 

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Music in this episode

• "Just Stay" — Aakash Ghandi, via Youtube Audio Library
• "Almost in F - Tranquility" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library
• "Springtime" — Gillicuddy, via Free Music Archive
• "Three Little Drummers from the George Washington Show" — The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, via Free Music Archive

Connect with Me

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Books

Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)