Said to be originated with the adoption of the
new Gregorian calendar in place of the old Julian calendar in 1582,
April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, was once used to be celebrated
as the New Year's Day. It evolved into its present form through
several centuries and influenced by several cultures and has limited
itself to be the fun and hilarity associated with Spring. Practical
jokes and pranks are the order of the day. Sober and upright media
organizations such as BBC have also participated in fooling and
tricking people in its own way, Read more about in our section on BBC hoaxes | .
We bring you the gift ideas for April Fools' Day, the history,
traditions and customs of this fun celebration, April Fools' Day
special recipes, the arts and crafts for the day and some really
interesting and hilarious sections for you. You will really enjoy
the quotes on April Fools' Day, fools and foolishness and may even
have the real fun by playing pranks suggested by us. Our pranks are
easy-to-do and not too dangerous, keeping in with the spirit of
April Fools' Day. But before you start exploring the contests, read
about the 'one-million-dollar
contest | ' we are offering you. The button is on the right
hand side or may be the left hand side. APRIL FOOL!
The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.
- Mark Twain
- Mark Twain