Meal planning is about much more than simply deciding what to cook. Professional meal planning takes strategy and care. One factor in meal planning is the season of the year. Certain dishes are not offered all the time. They are considered seasonal. This may be due to agricultural reasons or to trends and food preferences. An example of this is egg nog. This is a common US beverage served during the Christmas holiday season. For this reason, it is often added to holiday event menus. It would not be appropriate to offer this in the summer. Discuss some common holidays or seasons of the year. What meal would you serve during these times and why?