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April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends and neighbours, or sending them on fools' errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. In some countries, April Fool's jokes (also called "April fools") are only made before midday. BBC article
Origin
The origin of this custom has been much disputed, and many theories have been suggested, e.g. that it is a farcical commemoration of Christ being sent from Annas to Caiaphas, from Caiaphas to Pilate, from Pilate to Herod, and from Herod back again to Pilate, the crucifixion having taken place about the 1st of April.
What seems certain is that it is in some way or other a relic of those once universal festivities held at the vernal equinox, which, beginning on old New Year's day, the 25th of March, ended on the 1st of April.
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I wonder what the search engines are going to cook up for April fool's day 2010
ReubenYau (Reuben Yau) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:13:44 -0000
I wonder what the search engines are going to cook up for April fool's day 2010
Isn't it appropriate that the month of the tax begins with April Fool's Day and ends with cries of "May Day!"?
NNOVA (Nelfi Nova) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:03:27 -0000
Isn't it appropriate that the month of the tax begins with April Fool's Day and ends with cries of "May Day!"?
RT @sabotages: #Oracle leader on #Gartner WAM Quadrant? Really? http://bit.ly/8pu2PV Is it April Fool's Day already?
gerardoleal (gerardoleal) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:59:37 -0000
RT @sabotages: #Oracle leader on #Gartner WAM Quadrant? Really? http://bit.ly/8pu2PV Is it April Fool's Day already?
#Oracle leader on #Gartner WAM Quadrant? Really? http://bit.ly/8pu2PV Is it April Fool's Day already?
sabotages (sabo) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:27:35 -0000
#Oracle leader on #Gartner WAM Quadrant? Really? http://bit.ly/8pu2PV Is it April Fool's Day already?
@tarynbwood Whoa, no way! Congrats! I guess Jim didn't mind that little hiccup on April Fool's day a couple years ago. :)
guyphibrent (Brent Johnson) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:29:29 -0000
@tarynbwood Whoa, no way! Congrats! I guess Jim didn't mind that little hiccup on April Fool's day a couple years ago. :)
Oooh it's 85 days till baby's due. Which is also April fool's day or Maundy Thursday. Better get Easter eggs bought soon! ;)
rebeccaebrown (Rebecca Brown) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:39 -0000
Oooh it's 85 days till baby's due. Which is also April fool's day or Maundy Thursday. Better get Easter eggs bought soon! ;)
Annie's April Fool's Day Page - Tells about the holiday's history and considers the day from a Christian perspective.
April Fool's Day - Includes hoaxes, pranks, gag gifts, trivia, history, quotes, messages, funny party ideas and April Fool recipes.
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Lesson Plan - April Fool's Day - Lesson plans for grades 3 and 4 developed as a student project at Utah State University.
Snopes.com - April Fool's Day Origins - In-depth look at several of the legends that surround the origins of the holiday. Includes some modern day examples.
Teachnet.Com / April Fool's Day - Features ideas for teachers to use in the classroom. Includes a short April Fool's quiz.
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Wikipedia - April Fool's Day - Hyperlinked encyclopedia aticle includes the day's origin and information on well-known hoaxes.
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