What the Heck Is Dyngus Day?

If you are Polish (Like Dave) the day after Easter is a very special day! It is DYNGUS DAY!

So what exactly is Dyngus day? According to Wikipedia, Dyngus Day is "The festival is traditionally celebrated by boys throwing water over girls they like and spanking them with pussy willows. Boys would sneak into girls' homes at daybreak on Easter Monday and throw containers of water over them while they were still in bed"

For Polish-Americans (Like Dave), it was a day to remember how awesome it is to be Polish, eat awesome food, and drink a lot! Dave's hometown of Buffalo, NY holds the largest Dyngus Day celebration. Learn more about the Buffalo celebration HERE

Not sure what a Pussy Willow is?  They are a type of willow that the buds are grey and furry like a cat in the Spring!

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