The uncertain origins of a foolish day
AprilFools'Day (alternatively AprilFool'sDay,sometimes AllFools'Day) is celebrated on 1 April every year. 1 April is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated in various countries as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other called April fools.
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| Ancient cultures, including those of the Romans and Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on or around April 1. It closely follows the vernal equinox (March 20th or March 21st.) In medieval times, much of Europe celebrated March 25, the Feast of Annunciation, as the beginning of the new year. |
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) to replace the old Julian Calendar. The new calendar called for New Year's Day to be celebrated Jan. 1. That year, France adopted the reformed calendar and shifted New Year's day to Jan. 1. According to a popular explanation, many people either refused to accept the new date, or did not learn about it, and continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on "fool's errands" or trying to trick them into believing something false. Eventually, the practice spread throughout Europe.
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What of these jokes is the funniest, in your opinion?
I think is the joke of the optical mouse because the person who is using a computer will be very angry...
ReplyDeleteThat's true, Henry! thank you!
DeleteI like all the jokes, but my favorite is that of the coca cola.
ReplyDeleteDon't try doing this to anybody!! they may get angry! thanks for your comment
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