Glogg is a hot spiced wine and liquor punch served in Scandinavian countries as a Christmas drink. It is a holiday favorite in many Scandinavian cultures, where it is
commonly served on St. Lucia's Day (December 13) and all around
Christmas time. Not surprisingly, the word "glogg" itself (sometimes
written as "glögg") is of Scandinavian origin; it comes from Swedish and
derives from the verb "glödga," meaning "to burn" or "to mull." But
although "glogg" may look like it should rhyme with that other notable
holiday beverage—"eggnog"—the two aren't quite a perfect match. The "o"
in "glogg" is pronounced like either the "u" in "nut," the "oo" in
"foot," or the more foreign-sounding "œ" in "bœuf," the French word for
"beef." "Nog," on the other hand, is generally pronounced with the "o"
as in "mop"—and thus it rhymes with "grog."
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