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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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WOODLAND HILLS - Zach Sperber was convinced it was a joke, a belated April Fools' day prank, when on Monday a teammate on the Taft High School baseball team called to say that all of their equipment - gloves, bats, balls, cleats, even sunglasses - had been stolen. Juicy Joke I was in Florida with my grandparents for April Fools' Day last year. As a student teacher, I stayed late the night before April Fools' Day to create a special new bulletin board. |
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