Because it's so entertaining to celebrate and I'm becoming a part of a family with Polish hertiage, I found out today is Dingus Day, so I wanted to wish each and every one of you* a happy one!
Here's some info I found out about the day:
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Dyngus Day, also spelled Dingus Day, is a Polish Holiday. It is very popular in Poland, and in Polish communities in America. After the long Lenten holiday, Dyngus Day is a day of fun. And, perhaps a little romantic fun. It is always celebrated on the Monday after Easter.
There area all sort of ways for boys to meet girls. But, this one takes the cake.
Guys, on this day you get to wet the ladies down. Sprinkling or drenching with water is your goal. Chase after the ladies with squirt guns, buckets, or other containers of water. The more bold and gallant boys, may choose to use cologne. Hitting (gently, please) the ladies on the legs with switches or pussywillows (Salix caprea)is also common.
Yes ladies, you can strike back. Ladies , you get your revenge on Tuesday, when tradition has it that you throw dishes or crockery back at the boys. It has become increasingly popular for the ladies to get their revenge on Monday, tossing water back at the boys.
Note: Dyngus Day is also called Wet Easter Monday. Hmmmmm, I wonder why!?
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It is also National Chcolate Covered Raisin Day.
I think I'll choose to skip this one, since there are so many other goodies I'd rather cover in chocolate and enjoy than raisins.
For more info on these and other March holidays check out:
Holiday Insights : March Holidays and Special Days - Ides of March, St. Patrick's Day, and much more! *To everyone other than stevedavidson, since holidays so offend him.