April Fool’s Day is not really a holiday. But still, it is being celebrated in several countries during the first day of April. It is the day when people play pranks and tricks on their friends, family and even co-workers. They can be really embarrassing, but it’s the main idea of the occasion.
Brief history
The celebration of the day of the innocent is the adaptation of the Gregorian calendar converted in 1564. There were many dates in which the day of the innocent was celebrated then. Then people changed it back to its original date of April 1st. People back then started creating funny jokes about people and that’s how it all started. It is a day that is destined for all the stupid jokes out there. One should always watch his back during this day as people might be joking with him without realizing it.
Geography
According to theories, the first jokes about April Fool’s Day took place in France. Then it was called the April Fish because it was celebrated within the month of Pisces. At that time parties were held in celebration of the April Fish. Visitors and guests continue to play jokes with their friends inside the party, which made the party more fun than other old French parties.
Benefits
How does April Fool’s Day really benefit us? Psychologists say that April Fool’s Day pranks actually help test our skepticism. It tests our ability to determine between reality and a joke. It will be a kind of practice for us to know if we are joking or not. It will challenge our minds. Plus, it’s just a day where we can laugh at someone and not feel guilty about it. Some would be really delighted with this as they can spread their prank skills to people.
Caveat
There should always be a limit to people’s pranks and jokes. It is important that we keep our jokes light and accepted to avoid fights with other people. There are some cases where others abuse the occasion and commit many violent acts. It can be very dangerous for other people. One should always be suspicious of everyone during this day and be alert about the impact of the problem that could occur.
Characteristic
There are many pranks that people have come up with. You can think of ways to fool your friends. Others can be funny in a sweet way by fooling their friends and making them laugh. They may be really simple, but still a joke is always a joke. And the one who is fooled first loses.
These are the information and ways to celebrate April Fool’s Day. There are other ways that we can celebrate April Fool’s Day in a very fun and creative way, as long as we plan for it.
