七五三 (Shichi-Go-San)
The festival for three- and seven-year-old girls and three- and five-year-old boys, who visit shrines in formal kimono.
Shichi-Go-San is a traditional Japanese rite of passage and festival celebrating the growth and well-being of young children. The event is held annually on November 15th, although celebrations can occur on the nearest weekend for convenience. The festival specifically honors girls aged 3 and 7, and boys aged 3 and 5. Families dress their children in traditional kimono and visit local Shinto shrines to pray for their health, growth, and future happiness.
During the shrine visit, children are often given special treats called chitose-ame, which are long, thin candy sticks symbolizing longevity and good health. These candies are typically wrapped in decorative paper and feature images of cranes and turtles, both symbols of long life in Japanese culture. After the shrine visit, families may gather for a celebratory meal, often featuring traditional Japanese dishes. The day is marked by joy and gratitude, as families come together to celebrate these significant milestones in their children's lives.
The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.
Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.
Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.