April Fools' Day Facts
Every year on April 1st, April Fools' Day is observed as a day for people to play practical pranks on others. This tradition dates back to the Roman era, when practical pranks were performed on others during the Hilaria celebration. April Fools' Day has been observed for decades, although its exact roots are unknown. Some say it started in France when New Year's Day was moved from April 1st to January 1st in 1582, while others say it dates back centuries. Today, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe, and Australia celebrate April Fools' Day. Facts about April Fools' Day that are worth knowing: April Fools' Day, also known as All Fools' Day, occurs every year on April 1st. Geoffrey Chaucer's work The Canterbury Tales, published in 1392, linked April 1st with folly. April Fools' Day pranks and hoaxes are supposed to be amusing and harmless. In 1698, many people were duped into going to watch lions being washed in the Tower of London as part of an