April 1 is a worldwide tradition. Surely, by the end of this day, someone will be funny and tell you a few lies.
April Fool’s Day, also known as April 1, is a popular tradition where people tell lies or play pranks on their friends and family. While it is not known exactly how the tradition came about, there are several theories about its origin.
One of the more popular theories is that April Fools originated in France in the 16th century. Before 1564, the New Year was celebrated on March 25, which coincided with the celebration of the arrival of spring. In 1564, King Charles IX changed the date of the new year to January 1, following the Gregorian calendar. However, many people continued to celebrate the New Year on the previous date. These people were ridiculed by those who adopted the new date and began to receive strange gifts and invitations to parties that did not exist, becoming the butt of jokes.
Another theory suggests that April Fool’s Day has its origins in Celtic culture, which celebrated the vernal equinox, also on April 1st. The Celts believed the vernal equinox was a day of renewal and rebirth, so they played games and told lies to celebrate the start of a new season.
While the true origin of April Fools is unknown, the tradition has spread to many countries over the years and continues to be an important part of popular culture in many regions of the world.
Source: Terra
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