APRIL FOOLS' DAY
Celebrated on the 1st
of April, April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fool’s Day is one of the most light-hearted days of
the year. It is the custom in the UK and many countries around the world to play tricks,
harmless pranks and practical jokes on someone. A simple
example would be telling your friend that their shoelaces are undone. If the person falls for the joke, then they are
called an ‘April Fool’. That’s why you shouldn’t believe what is said to you on
this day.
Of course all this is done just for fun. In fact, it’s only half a day
because April Fools’ Day finishes at midday. Superstition
says that playing pranks past noon or not responding to pranks with good humor
will attract bad luck. No more jokes after lunchtime, please!
It is a custom that is followed by several media (television, radio
stations, newspapers…) to carry fake stories. They clarify later that it was an
April Fools’ Day prank story. BBC once aired that spaghetti grows on trees in
Switzerland making millions believe it.
The tradition of pranks has been observed since centuries
across a variety of cultures. However, it is till today a mystery why we celebrate April Fools’ Day on the 1st
of April. The official origin is unknown. The
most popular theory is that the day was caused by the switch from the Julian
calendar to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century. The original calendar
saw the New Year beginning on March 25, with celebrations occurring on the
first day of April. The switch moved the New Year to the 1st of
January, but many still thought that the 1st of April was the proper
day to celebrate; hence they were “April fools.” Another theory says the day is
related to the arrival of spring, when nature “fools” people with irregular
weather. Historians have also linked April Fools' Day to an ancient Roman
festival known as Hilaria, which was
celebrated by people dressing up in disguises. Whatever its origin may be,
April Fools’ Day has evolved to have its own lore and rules.
If you’re ever in the
UK on the 1st of April, you’d better watch out!
Does April Fools’ Day exist in your country?
Is there a special day for jokes and tricks in
your country?
What are some traditional tricks or
jokes for this day?
Do you like playing tricks on people?
How do you respond if you fall for a joke?
In my country, there is an April Fool's Day, but instead
ReplyDelete1st of April , it is 28th of December. The most traditional joke is to stick a paper stick on the back of a person, I am not much of making jokes but it seems funny to me and when they make them to me I laugh at myself for having believed the joke or for the fun that I thought so.
Thanks for your comment Mar! Good job!
DeleteJacob ! I will give you a joke next 28th of December.Kisses and see you soon.
ReplyDeleteI will be ready lol!
DeleteIn my country, there is an April Fool's Day, but instead
ReplyDelete1st of April , it is 28th of December. The most traditional joke is to stick a paper stick on the back of a person, I am not much of making jokes but it seems funny to me and when they make them to me I laugh at myself for having believed the joke or for the fun that I thought so.
Same answer than Mar.
DeleteHello teacher!!!! In Spain if that day exists. It is celebrated on December 28th. I do like to joke that day but you also have to know how to receive them. It is a fun party. Bye bye teacher!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes I think that day is so fun!
DeleteDoes April Fools’ Day exist in your country?
ReplyDeleteYes.
Is there a special day for jokes and tricks in your country?
Yes, is on the 28th of December
What are some traditional tricks or jokes for this day?
Putting a fake poop on the floor
Do you like playing tricks on people?
No.
How do you respond if you fall for a joke?
I laugh.
Thanks Leo! I'm so happy with your job, I hope to see you soon!
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