The origin and meaning of April Fool's Day

Everyone knows April Fool's Day is a lie day, people can freely tease others without fear of someone being angry. But the origin, history and unique customs of this day are less known. Let's find out and discover about this exciting lie day.

According to the old concept on April Fool's Day, everyone can talk to each other as much as possible . However, in some places that specify a specific time frame, for example, this game will end at noon. If after the afternoon, still talk, make fun of it, there will be unlucky things.

Although it is very popular in the world but until now the exact origin of April Fool's Day still has many mysteries with different origins. Here is the most talked about story when it comes to April Fool's Day.

April Fool's Origin

France is considered the hometown of April Fool's Day (also known as 1/4 lie). In the 16th century in France, the annual festive season begins on the first day of April. At that time, the new year is calculated starting from April 1 because it is considered the first day of spring. But in 1582, Emperor Charles IX ordered the first day of the new year to be returned to January 1.

Bringing joy and comfort to those around you is the biggest meaning of April Fool - April.

However, in fact, because the means of communication at that time were backward, people mainly transmitted information by running, so not everyone knew that there was a change. Others know that they still cannot accept the new calendar and continue to welcome the new year on April 1. This stubborn game is referred to as 'silly ' and becomes a joke for people.

Some people who know this have been jokingly calling on April 1 of that year as a 'lie day '. Since then, the name 'April Fool' or ' lie day ' has officially appeared.

With time, jokes on April 1 became a tradition and spread from France to England and Scotland (18th century) . The British and the French brought lies to the colonies in North America. Since then, April Fool's Day has become an internationally accepted festival in many different countries.

Meaning of April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day is known as a human day that can bring laughter to each other . You can delight in fooling jokes that don't harm people.

April Fool's Day you can freely joke around without fear of being angry.

In addition to the meaning of buying joy and bringing out laughter, in each country, the joke in the April Fool's Day has a separate meaning .

How does the world celebrate April Fool's Day?

People in each country receive this tradition in their own ways to tease family and friends.

The country of Mexico celebrates the Lies Day on December 28 . It was a sad moment in this country's history because on that day, King Herod ordered massacre of innocent children. Therefore, teasers are only gentle.

In Scotland there are up to 2 days of April Fools . The second special day to tease the back of each person should be called ' Day of the Tail' . This is considered to be the day of the joke ' Let's kick me one shot '. And those cheated are called 'gowk' (idiots).

April Fool's Day in England.

Today, in the UK people call those who were tricked into the April 1 'April Fool' , meaning fool - fool. A study in the 1950s by folklore researcher Iona and Peter Opie found that in the UK and in countries with traditions originating in the UK, including Australia, the dot joke end at noon. A person who jokes after noon is also a "fool" himself.

The French call the deceived Poissons D'Avirl to mean 'April fishes' . And perhaps due to the influence of the French, in Vietnam we call this day April Fool's Day.