April Fools Day

The origin of April Fools Day is to thought to have originated with the change of the calendar in the Christian world by Pope Gregory in 1562. The New Year had previously been celebrated on April 1 and the Gregorian calendar changed it to January 1. The New Year was celebrated then as it is now with dancing and parties. Not everyone knew about the changes in the calendar and continued to celebrate the New Year on April 1. These people were called April fools and pranks were played on them.

April Fools Day, also known as All Fools Day, is celebrated in many parts of the world. Americans play tricks and pranks on their friends on this day. These tricks are harmless and in good fun. Everyone enjoys the laugh, including the person on whom the trick is played. In France it is known as Poisson d'Avril. New fish are hatched in April and is easily caught. French children tape a picture of a fish on the back of their friends and when it is discovered, they yell "Poisson d'Avril."

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