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April Fools Day:

An Unsolved History

The first of April, some do say, Is set apart for All Fools' Day. But why the people call it so,Nor I, nor they themselves do know. But on this day are people sent On purpose for pure merriment.

-- Poor Robin's Almanac (1790)

OK, who started it? Did the first Fools come from France, England, Mexico, Sweden or India?

The truth, as in any good mystery, lies hidden in the shadows of time.

Some say that April Fools Day began in many parts of the world at the sametime, in celebration of the spring equinox. Pranks were a big part of even the most boring equinox parties, everywhere from Sweden to India.

Others argue that the modern April Fool's Day followed the adoption of are formed calendar in France circa 1564.

In medieval times, the octave of New Year's began on March 25 with the eight days of festivities ending on April 1.With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, New Year's Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Due to the slowness of "sandal-net" communication back then and general resistance to change, the January 1date was not fully accepted for several years. Those traditionalists who clung to April 1 as New Year's Day were scoffed at as "fools" and sent fake party invitations and prank gifts. Widespread observance in England began in the 18th century.

The English, Scotch and French introduced the custom to their colonies in America. One of our forefathers' favorite jokes was to send someone on a "fool's errand." For example, one might have been asked to go out and obtain a copy of "The History of Adam's Grandfather," or bring back some "sweet vinegar."

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