If you're a fan of the classic holiday comedy "Christmas Vacation," you'll recognize this recreation of a scene in which Cousin Eddie (played hilariously by Randy Quaid)

famously declares the "sh*tter was full" while smoking a cigar and drinking a beer.

Herd Manager Blake Hansen had some fun spoofing that iconic movie scene at the farm's manure pit. A key difference (among many) between the cringy Cousin Eddie and Blake is their view of their respective waste products.

Eddie rightly saw his waste (eww) as something to be discarded, and did so with a wildly inappropriate disposal in the city storm sewer. Yikes, Eddie.

On our farm, manure is seen as liquid gold. We save it for future use, knowing it'll come in handy — and save us tons of moo-lah in fertilizer costs. Twice a year, we agitate the manure in the pit (seen here), then pump it out to inject below the surface of our 400 acres of farm land. You see, manure contains properties that enrich the soil for growing crops. Every spring we plant corn, which is harvested in the fall and becomes silage. Silage is what our cows eat.

We had fun shooting this photo (check our Facebook page for video!), hoping it would bring extra holiday cheer with a side of education on the processes of a working dairy farm. Merry Christmas! Sh*tter was full!

If you love egg nog, this treat is for you!

The Egg Nog Shake is vanilla ice cream mixed with Hansen's thick, rich egg nog.

Top it with whipped cream and nutmeg and just like Clark Griswold, you'll be saying "It's good ... it's good!"

(Note: That's two "Christmas Vacation" references in one newsletter so far. Keep reading for more ...)

The Egg Nog Shake is available all month at our Cedar Falls and Waterloo stores for just $4.69.

Throw yourself an early holiday fiesta with our Pizza of the Month, the Taco Pizza!

The Taco Pizza features taco sauce, taco-seasoned beef and refried beans topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, and taco chips for a satisfying crunch.

Pick up a large 14-inch Taco Pizza all month long at our Cedar Falls store for just $21.99.

Are you looking for a unique gift for that certain someone? ​​Give the gift of local goodness! We’ve got three Holiday Gift Basket choices.

Baskets are made to order and must be prepaid, so call or stop in to any Hansen’s Dairy store or order online for pickup. As with all local food, items are subject to availability but substitutions of similar products will be made.

Pre-order a Meat & Cheese Tray for your holiday gatherings. We've got two sizes available to fit your guest list.

Place your order online, or stop in or call either of our stores: Waterloo, (319) 234-3309; Cedar Falls, (319) 266-3044. Please allow 72 hours notice before pickup time.

’Tis the season for hot cocoa, and Hansen’s Dairy chocolate milk makes the best!

Out shopping? Grab a hot cup of comfort in these creamy flavors:

Only $1.39 per 12 oz. cup, available all month at both stores!

Does it ever get too cold for ice cream? We don’t think so either! That’s why our fun winter flavors are back for your enjoyment all season long.

Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Candy Cane are sure to get you in the spirit of the holiday!

Available in a treat from the dip cabinet at each store, or take a half-gallon or pint home with you!

Step into a country winter wonderland at Hansen's inaugural holiday event!

A Very Dairy Christmas is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hansen's Dairy Tour Center in Hudson. Guests can choose from two sessions: 1-2:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m.

This cozy, family friendly event has all the magic of the holidays, including a visit with Santa (parents can snap photos), an ornament craft for kids and the chance to write a letter to the jolly old elf himself. (Santa tells us he'll write back!)

Unique to A Very Dairy Christmas is the opportunity to see a kangaroo and a calf up close.

Guests will also enjoy sampling from a deluxe holiday charcuterie spread filled with a variety of locally sourced cheeses, meats, crackers, jams, fruits, vegetables and more.

We'll also have a selection of holiday candies and other sweets. Of course nothing says Christmas quite like Hansen's Dairy Egg Nog and hot chocolate made from our rich, creamy chocolate milk.

Those who bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army Christmas drive will be entered into a drawing to win a Hansen's Dairy gift basket.

Only 75 tickets will be sold for each session. Tickets are only available online at hansendairy.com.

"Why is the carpet all wet, Todd?!"

In an oft-quoted scene from "Christmas Vacation," the Griswolds' neighbor Margo accusingly asks her husband what happened to the carpet in their '80s-posh home. Nosy and pretentious, Margo regards her quirky neighbors (and Todd) with contempt and disdain.

We're happy to report our December Cow of the Month, Margo, is nothing like her movie namesake.

Margo is a polite cow who's always the last to enter the milking parlor, letting her fellow milkmaids go first.

Margo is a gentle giant who stands tall and strong, with a milk output of more than 100 pounds per day. And for the record, she doesn't know why the carpet is all wet.