National Egg Nog Day
About National Egg Nog Day
When is National Egg Nog Day? This holiday is always observed on December 24
National Egg Nog Day comes just once a year. Also spelled “Eggnog Day”, this December 24 holiday celebrates a special, traditional holiday drink. It is consumed with or without Rum. And, if it’s an office or other adult party, the bowl is likely spiked with rum. The timing couldn’t be any better– the day before Christmas— Christmas Eve!
Egg Nog is a seasonal holiday drink. Many people say a holiday party is not complete without a crystal bowl filled with it. It appears in stores just before Thanksgiving and is enjoyed by many at the Thanksgiving meal. Consumption then takes a break until the December holidays are in full swing. Consumption of egg nog peaks on Christmas Eve. By the New Year, it is no longer available in stores. If you want egg nog after New Year’s you will likely have to make it yourself. See Grandpa’s Old English Eggnog Recipe.
No one seems to know who created National Eggnog Day. But, eggnog lovers are ecstatic that this day exists. It’s loaded with stuff that tastes really good. But, the stuff it is loaded with is not necessarily good for you. However, Egg Nog aficionados will tell you that it’s Mmmmm delicious!
The Correct Spelling: This holiday drink is spelled “Egg Nog” and “Eggnog”, about equally. The carton in the store spells it “Egg Nog”. Which is correct? It depends upon how much rum is in your Egg Nog! … bottoms up!
How to Celebrate National Egg Nog Day
- Drink egg nog with or without alcohol, usually rum.
- Give this drink to others.
- Serve it in a bowl at holiday parties.
- Make homemade egg nog. It’s easy to do!
- Bring it along as you deliver Christmas cookies with family and friends.
Today's Quote
“I’ve had a wonderful evening!” said Groucho Marx after a very dull party. “But, this wasn’t it.”
History and Origin of National Egg Nog Day
We researched this holiday in the early 2000s, and then again in the early 2020s. Our extensive search has yet to discover any factual content on this very special day. Perhaps, there was a touch too much rum in the creator’s eggnog.
There was some reference to this as a “National Day”. Perhaps, our fine national leaders had a wee bit too much eggnog when they voted this as a National Day. However, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation supporting this line of thought.
Definition of “National” Days – And why it is important to distinguish true national days.
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