I would like to share our series sharing Food Holidays: December is National Egg Nog Month. I don’t know about you but I will sit this Holiday out as I don’t care for Eggnog and Charlie doesn’t like Eggnog either. As for David I don’t know if he likes it or not. Now, my question for you is do you like Eggnog and if so with or without Alcohol?
National Egg Nog Month
Christmas Eve just got better with National Eggnog Day on December 24. You know, the drink Egg Nog that is only available in stores during the Holiday Season. A sweet beverage made from Milk, Sugar, Spices, Cream, and Eggs, Eggnog has been enjoyed by families a day before Christmas for Centuries now. Liquor is optional for those who want to celebrate with friends. Just make sure they’re over 21.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY
Eggnog, has also been known as Egg Milk Punch when prepared as an Alcoholic Drink,/ Which is a rich and creamy dairy beverage made by mixing Cream, Milk, Sugar, and Whipped Eggs to create a frothy beverage. Liquor is optional. Once prepared, Egg Nog should be served chilled.
The origins of this sweet Christmas drink are highly debated, as well as the primary ingredients used for Egg Nog. East Anglia, England. Others argue that Eggnog was developed as a beverage in Medieval Europe, using piping hot Milk.
The first time the term Egg Nog was printed was in the March 26th issue of the “New-Jersey Journal” in 1788, referring to a man enjoying a glass of Eggnog. There is no consensus on how Eggnog got its name. One theory suggests that the drink was first named ‘Grog’, eventually evolving to ‘Eggnog.’ Other sources claim that ‘Nog’ was used in the Old English vocabulary for a strong Ale. Essentially, this means that Egg and Nog is a nod to any drink containing Eggs and Alcohol.
Eggnog could possibly also have been a spin-off of the once-popular drink enjoyed by the British called Posset. Which was made using Curdled Milk mixed with Wine, and this drink was often used for Medicinal purposes. Later, in the 16th Century, Cream and a Citrus base were added to the ingredients.
NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY ACTIVITIES
- Christmas is pretty much the only occasion when people indulge in Eggnog. Gather your friends and family and treat yourself to Egg Nog.
- If drinking Eggnog is not your thing, you can always enjoy the unique flavor of Egg Nog in Ice Cream or baked in a batch of Eggnog Cookies.
- Join thousands of people in enjoying National Eggnog Day and don’t forget to use the Hashtag #NationalEggnogDay
5 EGG-CELLENT FACTS ABOUT EGGNOG
- George Washington loved to prepare and serve Eggnog and his personal recipe is now a permanent sensation.
- After Starbucks removed an Eggnog Latte from their Holiday menu, there decision resulted in backlash and customer complaints.
- The Puerto Ricans’ version of Eggnog is ‘Coquito’ which is prepared with Cinnamon, Coconut Milk, Rum, and sometimes Whipped Egg Yolks.
- As part of his goofy Christmas traditions, David Letterman liked using Eggnog in some of his features.
- According to Indiana University’s Statistics, Americans consume over 135 million pounds of Eggnog annually.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY
- Christmas Eve gets all the attention, being the night before Christmas Day and we love how National Eggnog Day shines a light on one of the best parts of Christmas Eve itself which is Eggnog!
- When you think about it, Eggnog is quite a unique blend and a Eggnog is neither a smoothie nor a Milkshake or powdered drink. Eggnog is a totally unique beverage with many ways to enjoy this beverage.
- It’s the little things like Eggnog that contribute to making Christmas the joyous occasion it is. Appreciating these things preserves tradition and keeps the tradition going for future generations to come.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
