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April Fools' Day: Origin and History The uncertain origins of a foolish day by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links The Hoax Files Quiz: Phobias History of the Gregorian calendar Calendar and Holidays Equinox France History of the New Year April Fools' Day,  sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar . New Year's Day Moves 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 Calenda...

April Fool 1. A trick played on someone on April Fools' Day, or the person who is tricked 2. Said on April Fools' Day when you have tricked someone April Fool's Day Also Called  All Fool's Day . It is on the first of April every year. People can play tricks, practical jokes and hoaxes on each other on this day. Fool A person who behaves in a silly way without thinking or someone who doesn't understand what's happening around him/her Hoax A plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick: The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax Gullible easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say: There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them Play a joke (on someone) (Also  play a trick on someone .) Do something funny (an amusing trick) that is done in order to make people laugh and that another per...