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April 2023
It is believed the day is celebrated in honor of the trickery Mother Nature plays on us this time of year with her unpredictable weather. Another possible connection is the Indian tradition of Holi. The day is celebrated on March 31st and practices the same foolery as April Fools’ Day. So does the Roman festival of Hilaria which was celebrated on March 25th.
Fun Facts About April Fools' Day
*April Fools’ Day is on the 1st of April every year
*April Fools’ Day is on the 1st of April every year
*April Fools’ Day is celebrated all across the world
*It’s a day for playing practical jokes!
*It’s a day for playing practical jokes!
*You are meant to stop the April Fools' jokes at 12 pm!
*You are meant to stop the April Fools' jokes at 12 pm!
Get the rule book out…
Apparently, the April Fools rules have been in place since the 1700s!
You should only be doing April Fools' jokes until 12 pm.
No one is too sure why, but some say it’s bad luck!
*Some historians believe the day started in 1582.
*Some historians believe the day started in 1582.
*Some believe April Fools’ Day started on the first day of Spring.
*Some believe April Fools’ Day started on the first day of Spring.
*The celebrations last for two days in Scotland!
*The celebrations last for two days in Scotland!