It's 1st April - No Fooling!

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On 1st April, how many of us have listened to stories, read an article in the paper or received an email, messages from friends, relations or co-workers that was closely followed by the loud yell of "April Fools!"? April 1st is the United State National holiday for tricks, pranks and other practical jokes. The usually accepted origin of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, involves changes in the calendar. At one time, the New Year celebration began on March 25 and ended on April 1st. However, in 1582, King Charles IX accepted the beginning of the New Year as 1st January.

Those who refused to acknowledge the new date or easily forgot, received foolish gifts and invitations to nonexistent parties. It has evolved into a day of light-hearted trickery and has produced some elaborate and famous hoaxes. The United State is not the only state to participate in a national prank day. Several others around the world also play host for that day similar to ours.

* In Iran, citizens play jokes on each other on April 3, the 13th day of the Persian calendar. It is believed that people should go out on this date in order to escape the bad luck of figure 13.

* On 1st April, the French play a game called "April's Fish" and "Funny Mask" and attempt to attach a paper fish to the victims' back's without being noticed. This is also widespread in other nations, such as Italy where "April's Fish" is also used to pass on to any other jokes done during the day.

* In Belgium, the tradition is for family to lock their parents or teachers out of the house or school, only letting them in if they agree to bring treats the same evening or the next day.

* In some countries, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, on April 1st, if somebody pulls an April Fools Trick on that day, then the person pulling the trick is actually considered the fool. So, this year, if you can't quite create a believable hoax, trick or jokes yourself, you can try taking an idea from some of the countries above. You'll not only getting the profit of yelling "April Fool's!" to your unsuspecting victim, but you'll also be teaching a little about some different traditions as well; and that's no joke!

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