April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year.
Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.
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Why is April Fool’s Day on April 1?
There are several theories about the origin on the April Fools’ Day custom.
One explanation focuses on the introduction of the Julian and the Gregorian calendar. From ancient times, people in some parts of Europe celebrated the New Year on or around the March Equinox.
However, the new calendar systems defined January 1 as the first day of the year.
People who forgot about the change or observed the old rules for other reasons became victims of various jokes.
For example, pranksters would discreetly stick paper fish to their backs. In France, the victims of this prank were called Poisson d’Avril, or April Fish.
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