The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

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 ; DEARBORN

Keyword(s): DYNGUS DAY ; WATER

Date learned: 11-04-1967