Spelling Bee

1. A ________ consists of a wick embedded in a block of wax.
3. The male counterpart to the ________ is the 'yukata.'
6. Giving someone a ________ is like wishing them well and hoping for the best.
7. The older coming-of-age ceremony for a young ________ warrior was killing a lion with a spear; however, they don't do that anymore because they are concerned about the lion population in Africa.
8. ________ hygiene is a basic necessity of any health individual: showering, brushing teeth, washing clothes are just a few examples.
9. Queen and kings wear crowns; queens-consort and princesses wear ______.
11. _________s are usually the serious part of a celebration - many people can't wait for them to be finished.

1. The ________ novel is its own genre of literature - this includes the Harry Potter series, Little Women and Great Expectations.
2. A) What was the #1 ________ of 2025 on the Billboard Top 100 B) It was "Die with a Smile" by Lady Ga Ga and Bruno Mars
4. Car culture is a bigger part of North American culture so it is no surprise that getting one's ________ has become of rite of passage to adulthood.
5. ________ is become easier in modern cars because drivers are able to use rear camera mirror
10. The proudest moment in my life is when I _______d my graduation diploma.