Give Your Christmas Spread A Major Upgrade With A Thrifted Eggnog Glassware Set

Every family that celebrates Christmas has their set of favorite traditions — many of which tend to revolve around food and drink. But it's not just what you consume during the holidays that makes it special, but how. Whether you already enjoy eggnog as a part of your yearly festivities, or it is something that you want to initiate this year, one way that you can make it even more enjoyable is to serve it in an eggnog glassware set — yes, these exist, and there's a good chance that you could find one at your local thrift store. 

In reality, there isn't much of a difference between a punch bowl and cup set and an eggnog glassware set — other than that vintage eggnog specific sets are specifically denoted as such, and will sometimes feature festive imagery and the quintessential red and green. There are two eggnog sets that seem to be the most popular and widely available — at least for vintage options; the Vintage Hazel Atlas Eggnog set, and the Vintage Jeanette Marigold Carnival Glass Eggnog Set. If you can't find them in store, there are plenty of these two sets available online for anywhere from $50-$200, but thrifting is definitely made easier when you know what vintage brands to look for. 

Though both of these eggnog sets are currently available for sale online, it's not quite as easy to find them in store. That said, you will usually get the best prices if you are able to snag one from a Goodwill or other thrift. If you want to try your luck at keeping the hunt local, your best bet is to check thrift and antique stores year round. Some vintage vendors specialize in Christmas items, so if you develop a friendly rapport with a local dealer they may be willing to help you hunt down the eggnog bowl of your dreams. You may also have some luck searching through Facebook Marketplace, especially as some sellers are willing to ship their items. Taking a trip to some thrifting hubs (like Quakertown, PA) can make for a fun weekend roadtrip and successful sourcing. 

If you can't find an eggnog set in your price range, or you aren't a fan of these styles, let us harken back to the fact that an eggnog set is truly just a punch bowl at heart. With that said, you can find a plethora of vintage punch bowls for sale on line and at second hand stores. They come in just about every shape, size and color imaginable, but something like a solid green or red depression glass set is a timeless — but festive — option. If you are replacing some cheap punch bowls, you may want to try out this punch bowl Christmas decoration for some DIY lawn ornaments.