The Importance Of Traditions In Mount Holyoke College

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Mountain Day, Pangy Day, and Convocation are three of the most anticipated traditions in Mount Holyoke College; however, there is one tradition that no one knows until the middle of October, it is called Elfing. Elfing is a tradition between the first years and the sophomores. It has been around for more than fifty years. Elfing was not really called Elfing until the year of 1966 when the first years of that class said enough was enough; the class decided that instead of hazing the first years they would rather welcome the first years by leaving presents out their door for a week. Until now, Elfing is still one of the most cherished traditions in Mount Holyoke College by the first years, not just because of the presents they get but also because

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