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Dingus

Dingus is a custom among Polish people celebrated the Monday
after Easter. It is also called "Switching Day." Young men chase
young women with light switches and lightly hit them on the knees
in a mating ritual.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus

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