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April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day[1] is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day.
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Feb 10, 2023 · April Fools’ Day in France is known for the “poisson d’avril” (April Fish). That tradition dates back to 1564. The origin of the April Fish in France is relatively obscure. Maybe it was reminiscent of the ichthus used by Christians in the Roman era.
April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 274 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 527 – Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne. [1]
Feb 18, 2024 · In French, April Fool’s Day is known as ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April Fish). Here’s a guide on how April Fool’s Day in France is celebrated, as well as a history and the origins of the tradition.
May 29, 2024 · April Fools’ Day in France is a solemn celebration dedicated to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of fishermen. Ha, poisson d’avril (Meaning: Fish of April)! Like everywhere else, France marks April 1 with pranks. But where do fish fit in? Read on to learn more about the French tradition of poisson d’avril.
Mar 29, 2024 · Le premier avril, as it is otherwise known, is beloved by French children and mischievous grown-ups alike, who might celebrate by playing an April Fools’ prank on their teachers, friends, or colleagues. But how did April Fools’ Day come to be known as Poisson d’Avril?
April fool’s day doesn’t have a special name in French; which is not to say that it is not celebrated. Known as “1er avril” or “premier avril“, it simply means the 1st of April. Nonetheless, it is believed that the tradition of merriment on April Fool’s actually originated in France.
