December Vocabulary
a small Mexican shrub with large showy scarlet bracts surrounding the small yellow flowers, popular as a houseplant at Christmas
poinsettia
a drink made from a mixture of beaten eggs, cream, and flavorings, often with alcohol
eggnog
a hot, fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant, which may be chopped or powdered for cooking, preserved in syrup, or candied
ginger