New Delhi: April 1 is celebrated as April Fools’ Day across the world. The day is celebrated by people playing pranks and practical jokes with their friends. At the end of the joke, people yell April Fools’ Day. These pranks and hoaxes can vary in degree and nature, but the intent is to keep it light and funny and make the other person play a fool. The day was first celebrated in France and other European Countries, but slowly other countries also started celebrating and observing this day.
It is believed that on April 1 — when the change of calendar from Julian to Gregorian was initiated — people started to celebrate April Fool’s Day.
It is understood that while many refused to accept the change and continued following the Julian calendar, France became the first country to accept and implement the new calendar.
It is because of this reason that the general takeaway was that those who refused to follow the new calendar were considered to be fools and made fun of by those who did.
Eventually, the day gained prominence in Britain in the 18th century and was also celebrated in different parts of Europe.
On this day, people can get over almost anything without guilt and often play out pranks that are harmless.
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