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ON EASTER MONDAY (DYNGUS) LITTLE BOYS KNOCK ON THE
DOORS OF LITTLE GIRLS' HOUSES. THE GIRLS MUST LET THEM
IN, AND IF THEY CAN SWITCH THE GIRLS WITH STICKS,
THE GIRLS MUST GIVE THE BOY AN EASTER EGG. ON
TUESDAY, THE GIRLS HIT THE BOYS WITH STICKS AND
POUR PERFUME ON IT (THEM?)

Where learned: HOME

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

Date learned: 11-04-1969

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