April Fool's Day, known as April Fool's Day, is undoubtedly one of the most talked about days of the year. Its origins are unclear, but this does not prevent people from considering it as a day on which they lie to each other. Those who lie and are lied to on April 1 are traditionally called "April Fools".
But whose idea was it to declare April 1 the day of lies?
Until the 18th century, our ancestors treated this day as a celebration related to the change of seasons, while others believed that its importance comes from the adaptation of a new calendar. One of the first pieces of literature to refer to April 1st as "Lies Day" tells of a fable, according to which a cocky rooster was lied to by a fox on April 1st. Of course, the sense of humor from the early years to now, has changed a lot.
April 1st is celebrated in many countries of the world. In Poland and Iran, excessive games and jokes are typical. In French-speaking Canada, people stick fish-shaped papers on each other's backs, while in the Philippines, pranksters paint their "victims" with wax on their behinds.
But April 1 does not have the same meaning all over the world. In Scotland it is known as selfish people's day, while in Iran it refers to a cultural festival.
What is the most famous lie of April 1st?
The BBC is known for one of these. In 1957, thousands of viewers believed a report published in the news giant, according to which scientists had discovered macaroni-producing trees in Switzerland. In 2012 Louis Tomlinson of the music group One Direction lied to fans, telling them he was going to be a father.
The craziest joke is considered to be that of an American woman who was arrested by the police after declaring that she had killed her husband.
