Is it true that girls in Poland wear red lingerie underneath their dresses during High School Ball?

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Studniówka (literally, "100 days ahead party") is a traditional ball for final grade high school (liceum or technikum) students (i.e. aged 18–20) in Poland, analogous to senior prom in the United States or formal in the United Kingdom. It is held approximately a hundred days (sto dni in Polish) before the matura, or final exam, hence its name. The ball is usually organized by parents who also pay most of the costs. The choice of venue depends mostly on the funds – it may be the school gym, but also an expensive hotel, or even a palace or castle. The ball is attended by students and their dates, teachers, and – sometimes – parents. The attire is formal; this means suits with neckties (not tuxedos) for boys, and evening dresses for girls. Additionally, girls may don red lingerie underneath, which is believed to bring good luck at the exams; boys may also wear red underpants, but this is less common. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studni%C3%B3wka Feb 05 07, 4:13 PM