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  1. April Fools' Day - Wikipedia

    April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day (rarely called All Fools' Day[1]) is an annual custom on the 1st of April consisting of practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks. Jokesters often expose their actions by …

  2. When is April FoolsDay—History, Origin, and Humor | Almanac.com

    Nov 25, 2025 · April Fools’ Day (April 1) is the one date on the calendar where jokes and mischief are expected. But how did April Fools’ Day get its start? Learn more about the history of April Fools’ …

  3. April Fools’ Day | Pranks, Origin, History, Meaning, & Facts - Britannica

    April Fools’ Day, in most countries the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day—for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending …

  4. April FoolsDay: Most legendary pranks in history – NBC Chicago

    Mar 30, 2025 · Here's everything you should know about April Fools' Day, including how it started and some of the most infamous pranks.

  5. April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Jokes | HISTORY

    Mar 30, 2017 · April Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery.

  6. April FoolsDay is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide

    Apr 1, 2025 · From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is celebrated with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes.

  7. The History of April FoolsDay and Why We Celebrate

    Feb 22, 2025 · April Fools' Day is all about pranks, so the best way to celebrate is by pulling one of your own. Just play it safe and make sure whatever pranks you pull won't harm others.

  8. April Fool's Day History: Why we celebrate April Fools' Day

    Apr 1, 2025 · Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends, family or colleagues. The rise of social media and the...

  9. Origin of April Fools' Day: Still a Mystery | Merriam-Webster

    Though April Fools' Day goes back centuries, its true origins are a mystery. Here are some of the theories, including a refusal to celebrate New Years Day, a Roman festival, and the general …

  10. How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”? - Dictionary.com

    Mar 29, 2024 · How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”? March 29, 2024 For pranksters and mischievous older siblings all around the world, April Fools’ Day, also called All Fools’ Day, is as …