Kathmandu. Like every year, this year too, ‘April Fool’s Day’ is being celebrated all over the world on April 1. It is a day when people play pranks on their friends and family. Apart from joking, they also tell jokes to each other. When they succeed in doing this, they shout the slogan ‘April Fool’.
Everyone celebrates this day with their loved ones in different ways. But, have you ever wondered how it started or why it is celebrated? If not, we are going to tell you the history of this interesting day.
When and how did April Fools’ Day start?
There are many stories behind April Fools’ Day. The beginning of the celebration of April Fools can be found in Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ story ‘The Nun’s Priest’. It is said to have started in the year 1381. At that time, the marriage of King Richard II of England and Queen Anne of Bohemia was postponed.
The king told the people that the date of his and Queen Anne’s wedding was March 32. The people there could not understand or believe what the king said. On the occasion of the king’s wedding, there was a festive atmosphere everywhere. The markets were decorated. People were busy preparing. When suddenly they realized that March 32 was not on the calendar. After this, everyone felt that they had been fooled.
April Fool’s Day spread throughout Britain. In Scotland, April Fool’s Day lasts for two days. Where mischief-makers are called gowks (cuckoo birds). April Fool’s Day is also known as April Fool’s Day.
How to celebrate April Fool’s Day?
On this day, people play jokes on each other. Many people play such jokes that the person in front of them is shocked. Some people spread fake news, while others act so stupid that the person in front of them is forced to laugh.
#Importance of April Fool’s Day
These days, people have fun. It’s not just about sharing jokes and making fun of their friends and loved ones, but also about spreading happiness. Exchanging jokes and laughter makes everyone laugh from the heart.
