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Bookmark or Share- April Fools’ Day | Origin, History, Meaning, & Facts | BritannicaApril Fools’ Day, in most countries the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day—for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands.
- April Fools' Day: When did it start? : NPRSome historians have linked April Fools' Day to the ancient Roman festival of "Hilaria," where at the end of March, people would come together to commemorate the resurrection of the god Attis....
- April Fools' Day - WikipediaApril Fools' Day or All Fools' Day[1] is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day.
- What is April Fools' Day? Best pranks to play, plus holiday ...What is April Fools' Day? Every year, April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1. While its exact origins are unclear, many historians trace April Fools' back to 1582, the History Channel and...
- April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Hoaxes - HISTORYApril Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools' Day traditions...
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