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Episode 87: the history and a few ideas for April fools' day

The history and a few ideas for april fools' day - Episode 87

“Go see the washing of the lions.” Happy April Fools’ Day! I am going to share a little bit of the history of where this tradition is thought to have originated. I talk about some old stories from back in the 1500s and 1600s of what people used to do. I am also going to give you a few ideas for the day. Now I know this comes out on April Fools’ day but maybe you can squeeze in a few harmless pranks before the day is over.

Show Notes: Hi Friends! I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode. Below are all the references.

A few things I learned this week:

First that no one really knows when or why April Fool's day started. I mention a few theories that I learned. Theory one, Because of the change of the calendar from Julian or Gregorian. Theory two, it could be after and ancient roman holiday called Hilaria - a day of joy, merriment, and dressing up in disguises. Theory three, is because of the mother nature and spring weather being so unpredictable.

There are lots of fun accounts which I mentioned in the podcast as well. Below you will find the articles that I found all the info from. Plus look for the video that the BBC put out to prank its viewers about harvesting spaghetti tree. And finally I will have a link to a few of the places I found the ideas for harmless pranks.

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April Fools’ Day | Origin, History, Meaning, & FactsApril Fools’ Day, also called All 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. Although the day has been observed for centuries, its true origins are unknown and effectively unknowable. It resembles festivals such as the Hilaria of ancient Rome, held on March 25, and the Holi celebration in India, which ends on March 31. April Fools' Day is celebrated on Friday, April 1, 2022. Some have proposed that

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11 Harmless & Funny April Fools Day PranksSome easy April Fools Day pranks that don't require you have access to 10,000 sticky notes or a bubble machine. They're simple but incredibly effective.

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