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Origin of April Fools' Day
There are several theories about the origin of April Fools' Day. The most popular explanation is the switch to the Gregorian calendar. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) to replace the old Julian date. Prior to that, the new year was celebrated for eight days, from March 25 until April 1. Those who did not adapt the new calendar system, or did not learn about it, continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on "fool's errands" or trying to trick them into believing something false.
These April "fools" were subjected to ridicule and practical jokes and the tradition was born. These pranks were first called Poisson d'avril (April fish) because a young, naive fish is easily caught. A common prank was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke. This evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continues on the first day of April.
Zane Blick
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∙ 9y agoThe original New Year's date was April 1st. The change in the calendar to the Gregorian calendar moved the day of celebration to January 1st. Some people continued to celebrate the New Year in April therefor April Fools Day started to be celebrated.
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∙ 13y agoBritish
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What is the history of April's Fools?
The Roman festival of Hilaria started the tradition of April Fools day. On this day, individuals prank friends and neighbors.
When is national prank day?
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Is you possible to say April fools the day after April Fools' Day?
Yes,you can say after april fools.
When is April Fools Day?
"April Fools Day" or "All Fools Day" falls on the 1st of April every year.
What day of the week was April Fools' Day?
In 2011 April Fools Day falls on a Friday
Is April fools day in autumn?
April fools day is in April. April is in Spring.
When is April Fools' Day 2011?
April Fools' Day in 2011 is on Friday, April 1.
What event started April Fools' Day many years ago in France?
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Does April Fools' Day fall on the same day all over the world?
I guess it does as its April Fools Day (All Fools Day)
Is April Fools' Day celebrated in Malaysia?
no... April Fools it is
What are some April Fools' Day sayings?
April fools!!
When was April Fools' Day established?
in 1846 April fools was established
