It was the annual Johnson family Christmas party, a gathering that promised festive cheer but often delivered a healthy dose of chaos. This year, the focal point of the evening was a massive bowl of homemade eggnog, concocted by Aunt Martha, who had a penchant for daring culinary experiments. With a twinkle in her eye and a recipe that had more ingredients than a science experiment, she declared it the best eggnog she had ever made. Little did we know that it would soon become the centerpiece of a holiday disaster that would be talked about for generations.