The exact origins of April Fools' Day are unclear, but it's believed to date back to the 16th century when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. People who didn't know about the change continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st and were called "April fools."
In this video, we will talk about the history of April Fools' Day, some of the best pranks ever pulled. Let me know in the comment section below what are some of your own prank ideas that you will be pulling off today.
In some countries, such as France, Belgium, and Italy, April Fools' Day is known as "Poisson d'Avril" (April Fish) and involves pranks with fish-shaped objects.
In Scotland, it's called "Hunt the Gowk Day," and people send each other on wild goose chases. In Iran, they celebrate "Sizdah Bedar," a 13-day picnic that ends on April 1st. In Mexico, they celebrate "Dia de los Santos Inocentes," which is similar to April Fools' Day.
So, whether you're in the United States or halfway around the world, April Fools' Day is a time for laughter and good-natured pranks.
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