1. In Poland, Bring An Umbrella For Easter
Location: Poland
Expense: Perhaps a soak
Smigus-Dyngus, the Polish name for Easter, is a holy day. If you plan to be outside on it, you should pack rain clothes and an umbrella. It is customary in Poland for young children to bathe whoever they choose with water during Easter.
For Easter in Poland, bring an umbrella. ©Shutterstock/Stanislaw Tokarski
Those who consider themselves “young at heart” can partake in the fun with water pistols, water balloons, and buckets of water, which are traditional Easter activities. During fertility rites years ago, young women may anticipate having water thrown on them, which is where this practice originated. With their Smigus-Dyngus heritage, the Polish now have greater equality of opportunity.