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Bookmark or Share- April Fools’ Day | Origin, History, Meaning, & Facts | BritannicaApril Fools’ Day, in most countries the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day. Although the day has been observed for centuries, its true origins are unknown and effectively unknowable.
- April Fools' Day: When did it start? : NPRNobody seems to know its true origins. Historians do have some clues, though. For one thing, we do know that April Fools' Day customs date back to at least Renaissance Europe, but it's likely...
- When is April Fools’ Day—History, Origin, and Humor | Almanac.comApril Fools’ Day (April 1) is the one date on the calendar when jokes and mischief are expected. But how did April Fools’ Day get its start? Learn more about the history of April Fools’ Day—including some fun humor throughout the years!
- The History of April Fools’ Day, and Why We Celebrate - Real SimpleApril Fools’ Day always falls on the first day of April. April Fools’ Day 2024 is on a Monday—so we can add a little extra frivolity to the start of the week. For die-hard pranksters already thinking ahead, it falls on a Tuesday in 2025. What are the origins of April Fools’ Day?
- April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Hoaxes | HISTORYApril Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools' Day traditions include...
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