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April Fools' Day |
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April Fools' Dayor All Fools' DayFirst day of April, named for the custom of playing practical jokes on that date. Though it has been observed for centuries in several countries, including France and Britain, its origin is unknown. It resembles the Hilaria festival of ancient Rome (March 25) and the Holi festival of India (ending March 31). The custom of playing April Fools' jokes was brought to America by the British. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Peter's finger--made out of chicken
bones), eventually turning into outright paganism: the Merry Men invade
the baron's castle on All Fool's Day, with Tuck as Lord of
Misrule and everyone else costumed as animals, spirits, shamans, trees. |
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