unsinkable Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 For those about to POLKA, we salute you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethInNH Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Nazdrowie! :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 And to you as well...beware of the pussy willows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm afraid to ask! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Huh??? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 WHAT IS DYNGUS DAY? Historically a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the often restrictive observance of lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades, Dyngus Day has become a wonderful holiday to celebrate Polish-American culture, heritage and traditions. HOW DID IT START? There are many stories that attempt to explain the origins of the day. Many Polish customs date back to pre-Christian practices of our Slavic ancestors. The custom of pouring water is an ancient spring rite of cleansing, purification, and fertility. The same is true of the complimentary practice of switching with pussy willow branches. Since 966 A.D., Dyngus Day has been associated with the baptism of Prince Mieszko I. Tradition states that Prince Mieszko I along with his court were baptized on Easter Monday. Thus, Dyngus Day and its rites of sprinkling with water have become a folk celebration in thanksgiving for the fact that the first king of Poland was baptized into Christianity, bringing Catholicism to Poland. In more modern times, the tradition continued when farm boys in Poland wanted to attract notice from the girls of their choice. It was custom to throw water and hit the girls on their legs with twigs or pussywillows. Cologne was used instead of water by the more gallant lads. The ladies would reciprocate by throwing dishes & crockery and Tuesday was their day of revenge, imitating the same tactics. WHAT DOES THE WORD DYNGUS MEAN? According to the Encyclopedia Staropolska written in the 19th century by A. Gloger, the word can be traced back to a medieval form of the word “Dingnus,†which means “worthy, proper, or suitable.†Gloger cites a used of the word, namely “ranson during a war to protect against pillage,†as well as a German usage of “Dingen,†which means “to come to an agreement, evaluate or buy back.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 :D I go to a Polish church and there was just a piece in the bulletin about this. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwka Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 :D I go to a Polish church and there was just a piece in the bulletin about this. Have fun! You go to a Polish church!!!????!!!!:w00t: Are the services in Polish??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 In more modern times, the tradition continued when farm boys in Poland wanted to attract notice from the girls of their choice. It was custom to throw water and hit the girls on their legs with twigs or pussywillows. Cologne was used instead of water by the more gallant lads. The ladies would reciprocate by throwing dishes & crockery and Tuesday was their day of revenge, imitating the same tactics. Woah!! So is the day after Dyngus Day a "black Friday" type of sale on dishes and crockery? ;) :p hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwka Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Woah!! So is the day after Dyngus Day a "black Friday" type of sale on dishes and crockery? ;) :p hehe I never heard about pots cracking heads in Poland on Tuesday after Easter!!! Plenty of water on Easter Monday do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 You go to a Polish church!!!????!!!!:w00t:Are the services in Polish??? Not Plaid Dad, but there are 4 or 5 churches in WNY that have a weekly Mass in Polish. There are other "Polish churches" that are culturally Polish & were historically attended by immigrants from Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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