April Fool's day: Origin and history
Although it is unknown where April Fools' Day first originated, many different cultures have celebrated it for many millennia. It is always observed on April 1. It's customary to play practical jokes or hoaxes on other people on April 1st, yelling "April Fools!" at the conclusion to identify the intended victim. The unofficial holiday has a long history, despite the fact that its exact beginnings are unclear, as a result of the media and well-known corporations' acceptance of jokes on April 1st. The history of April 1 Some scholars contend that April 1st was first celebrated in France in 1582, the year that nation switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendars, as required by the Council of Trent in 1563. In both the Julian and Hindu dates, the new year began at the spring equinox, which took place around April 1. Because they were slow to adjust or didn't realize that the new year had been moved to January 1, people who honored the new year from ...