April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day[1] is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. …

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. April Fools' Day …

Feb 6, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 21, 2024 · Every year, April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1. While its exact origins are unclear, many historians trace April Fools' back to 1582, the History Channel and the Library …

Mar 3, 2025 · April Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a day dedicated to pranks, hoaxes, and good-natured jokes. From its mysterious origins to its global celebrations, this day of …

The all fools day, i.e., the April fool’s day is the most light-hearted day of the year. How could it not be, it is all about making a fool of the people we love and making them look stupid with …

In 2025, April Fools' Day falls on Tuesday, April 1. The origins of April Fools' Day are unknown, but several fun theories exist. Countries like France, Italy, Scotland, Brazil, and Greece all …

One likely predecessor to the origin of April Fools' Day is the Roman tradition of Hilaria, a spring festival held around March 25 in honor of the "first day of the year longer than the night" (to ...

Jan 2, 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 …

Apr 1, 2024 · One origin story starts in France, where one source states that April Fools' Day may have begun as far back as 1582 and explains why April 1 is the special date. That's when …