April Fools' Day

author: Nancy
01/04/2024
April Fool's Day is commonly said to have originated in France. In 1564, France was the first country to adopt the newly reformed Gregorian calendar, which begins the year on January 1. However, some traditionalists opposed this reform and still stubbornly sent gifts to celebrate the New Year on April 1 according to the old calendar. Reformists ridiculed the old guard's approach. Smart and funny people send them fake gifts and invite them to fake receptions on April 1. He called duped conservatives "April fools" or "fish on the hook." Since then, people have fooled each other on April 1, becoming a popular custom in France. In the early 18th century, the custom of April Fool's Day spread to England and was then brought to the United States by early immigrants from England.