“April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.”
Mark Twain
Today is one of the most light hearted days of the year – April Fools. My kids usually do some simple pranks on each other like taking the bags of cereal and placing in another box. You think you are pouring Raisin Bran, and then BAM out pours Rice Krispies. They think they are hilarious. The best part of this day is nobody (for the most part!) is offended. This day certainly celebrates foolishness.
When, where and how did this day get started? The most famous of all the theories is when the Pope changed the calendar in France according to the Roman one. The people who knew nothing about the change, continued celebrating New Year’s (on April 1st) and the ones who knew about it started calling them fools and thus started April Fool’s Day!
Often times websites, news channels and news papers get in on the act. In 1976, BBC announced that on that day, the gravity of earth would be reduced by a certain level and whoever jumped in the air would lightly float in the air! People who hadn’t noticed the date might have jumped to realize that mother earth cannot lose its attraction and that’s where BBC’s mission might have been accomplished. Oh you cheeky BBC you!
I found these great kits that celebrate April Fools and just over all fun –
Tomfoolery by Bella Gypsy Prankster by Kate Hadfield Designs Jokes on You by LBW Laughable by MMM Goofball by Kristin Aagard Laugh Often collab
Got a prank planned? Hopefully, you can snap a few pics and share with us!
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