Beware: April Fools' Day, every prankster's favorite day, is nearly upon us. The unofficial holiday encourages pulling light-hearted pranks, practical jokes, hoaxes or hijinks on others.

Pranks, jokes and hoaxes are all part of the April Fools' Day tradition.How did it get started? No one really knows for sure.Calendar changeSome historians speculate it dates all the way back to 1582.

April Fool's Day will be celebrated across the globe on April 1. The history of April Fool's Day dates back to the 16th century in France. April Fool's Day will be celebrated across the globe on ...

While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even major brands joining in on the fun. But where did this tradition of playful ...

April kicks off with a mix of springtime blooms and playful mischief as April Fools’ Day arrives on Tuesday, April 1. Whether you are the prankster or the unsuspecting target, the day is all ...

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People have always been stymied about the origins of April Fools' Day, dating all the way back to the late Middle Ages (as far as academics could confidently say). In 1760, the parody periodical ...

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