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POLISH SWITCH DAY

THE DAY AFTER EASTER IS CALLED SWITCH DAY IN OLD POLISH TRADITION.
IF THE GIRLS DO NOT DO FAVORS FOR THE BOYS, THE BOYS HIT THEM WITH
A SWITCH STICK.

Submitter comment: THIS WAS A GAME ALL DONE IN FUN. NO ONE WOULD BE HURT. MY DAD
LEARNED THIS FROM HIS GRANDMOTHER AROUND 1935.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus

Date learned: 00-00-1935

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