Thanks for the question. I didn’t know so I looked it up. Its exact origins remain a mystery, although it is still celebrated on April 1st annually. There is speculation it may have started in1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, per the Council of Trent decision in 1563. The mandate changed the New Year to begin the first of January. In the Julian Calendar, the new year had started with the spring equinox around April 1. People who were a bit slow to get this news and were either unaware or reticent to get on board were called “April fools.” They often became the butt of hoaxes and jokes. According to History.com, “The embrace of April Fools’ Day jokes by the media and major brands has ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life.” Some people, caught unawares, can be quite gullible on April 1st. Personally, I always try to double check what I am told on that day and avoid swallowing everything I hear hook, line, and sinker.
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