What are the rules of April Fools’ Day?Īccording to the unofficial, but traditional rules of the day, you can only tell April Fools’ jokes until midday (12pm) on April 1. Festivities included games, processions and masquerades, during which disguised commoners could imitate nobility to devious ends. It is said that the people who failed to recognise the news, or those who just didn’t receive it, continued to celebrate the new year during the last week in March and were called “April fools” by those who celebrated earlier.Īnother theory harks back to the Ancient Roman festival of Hilaria, which was celebrated at the end of March. Originally, the new year was celebrated in line with the spring equinox, which falls towards the end of March and into the start of April. When France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar in 1582, the date of the new year was switched to January 1. One theory floated by historians suggests that the day is the brainchild of the French in the 16th century. It’s not really clear where April Fools’ Day originated, with some suggesting it has been around for several centuries. It is commonly linked with practical jokes and pranks, with “April Fools” yelled out as the punchline.
What is April Fools’ Day?įor those unfamiliar with it, April Fools’ Day is celebrated on April 1st each year. Here is everything that we know about April Fools’ Day. Though its history may be shrouded in mystery, we’re sure that many of you will be enjoying a practical joke here and there. And the irony of it is that, despite being marked in calendars for several centuries, no one really knows where April Fools’ Day comes from. The non-religious holiday is one of the most recognised and celebrated in the world. While the Flying Scotsman, the iconic steam locomotive, has been featured many times whether that's a new tartan paint job or as part of the Virgin Trains fleet. Last year, there were rumours that Wrexham FC's newest owner, Ryan Reynolds, would be jumping from owner to goalie for the club's FA cub semi-final. The day is devoted to pranks and practical jokes, encouraging everyone from your younger siblings to the national media to try to pull a fast one. Love it or hate it, April Fools’ Day rolls around each year to the fanfare of pranksters everywhere.
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