In Little Town on the Prairie (linked above), the little town of De Smet holds a spell-down for entertainment one evening. The Ingalls family spells exceptionally well, and Pa even spells down the whole town. "Xanthophyll", which means a type of yellow pigment, was his winning word.
Have you ever participated in a spelling bee? These days they are more of a geeky school event (I should know, I competed in a few), but in Laura Ingalls Wilder's time, they were a fun form of friendly competition and educational entertainment. Hardcore "Little House" fans can reenact the story from Little Town on the Prairie above by gathering a group of friends and taking turns spelling prairie-themed words. Have fun!
Elizabeth
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