In 2nd century Rome, wine seasoned with spices and then heated was first recorded as a drink. It then made its way through Europe thanks to those ambitious Roman conquerers. Today, in the United Kingdom, mulled wine and mulled cider are popular Christmas drinks. In German-speaking countries, vin chaud is referred to as Glühwein and often includes vanilla beans in its recipe. Some say its name, which translates as “Glow Wine” comes from the warm glow in your cheeks when you drink some. Others claim it was so named for the glowing red irons that were used to heat the wine hundreds of years ago. Nordic countries drink Glögg, which is similar to the other mulled wines though sometimes also includes vodka, whisky, brandy, or rum. And other similar versions exist through many other countries across the globe. It seems that warm spiced wine is a winner everywhere.