Dyngus Day At Dagwoods!


Monday, April 10, 2023


Fox 29’s Bob Kelly came out to Dagwood's Pub in Northeast Philadelphia to tell the good viewers all about the Polish Heritage day celebrating Dyngus Day. I have read many different versions of what Dyngus Day is about. One account told of a baptismal ceremony, another account claims its a celebration of the end of Lent, another account told that it was a celebration of spring. However, the most told account is: “Traditionally, boys throw water over girls on Easter Monday. In some regions they strike them with pussy willow branches”. Whatever the origins, it was one fun party at Dagwood's Pub!

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