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THE PRACTICE OF "DYNGUS"
IN POLAND, THE DAY AFTER EASTER IT IS A CUSTOM FOR THE BOYS TO SPLASH
THE GIRLS WITH WATER, IN ANY WAY THEY CAN MANAGE. THE NEXT DAY,
THEN, IT IS THE GIRLS' TURN TO TAKE THEIR REVENGE. THIS PRACTICE IS
CALLED "DYNGUS".
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A POPULAR PRACTICE IN POLAND, MY PARENTS REMEMBER.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant is collector's parent.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 7313 EMANON ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): DYNGUS DAY ; WATER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Tuesday Revenge Day |
Date learned: 11-04-1967