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"DINGUS DAY" - IT IS THE DAY AFTER EASTER, WHEN BOYS GO AROUND TO
FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHERE THERE ARE GIRLS IN THEIR OWN AGE GROUP
AND WHIP THEM UNTIL THEIR MOTHER GIVES THE BOYS A PIECE OF THE
BLESSED FOOD. THE SECOND DAY AFTER EASTER, THEY REVERSE THIS CUSTOM
SO THAT THE GIRLS GET THE BLESSED FOOD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Tuesday Revenge Day

Date learned: 00-00-1950

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