APRIL FOOLS DAY

April Fool's Day

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What does April Fools' Day celebrate?

April Fools' Day is a fun day to play practical jokes.

When is April Fools' Day celebrated?

April 1st

History of April Fools' Day

April Fools' Day may have come from a few different events in history. One theory suggests that the day comes from the change in the calendar in Europe from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. This moved the New Year from Spring (around April 1st) to January 1st. When people forgot and still celebrated the New Year in April, other people made fun of them.

Who celebrates this day?

April Fools' Day is not a national holiday, but it is celebrated in the United States and many other countries. It is sometimes known as All Fools' Day. Anyone who wants to have fun can celebrate the day.

What do people do to celebrate?

The main thing people do is practical jokes. Sometimes even businesses or the media will get involved. Here are some of our favorite pranks:

Taco Bell once announced that they had purchased the Liberty Bell and were renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell. People were really angry until they found out it was a joke.

One year Sports Illustrated wrote an entire article about a great new pitcher the New York Mets had found. His name was Sidd Finch and he could throw the ball 168 miles per hour! The Mets fans were so excited. Only problem was, the story was all a joke. Hidden in the title of the article were the words "Happy April Fools Day".

One year Burger King announced a "Left handed Whopper". They said they rotated some of the ingredients 180 degrees for left handed people. A lot of people came in the restaurant and ordered one!

In 1992 NPR (National Public Radio) announced that Richard Nixon was running for president again. They even had a comedian come on and impersonate the former president!

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