“April Fool’s Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, and is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.” The Roman’s and the Hindus used to begin their calendar year on April 1^st.  In 1582, they changed it to the new years that we know today on January 1^st.

            On April Fool’s Day, people play funny pranks on each other and get away with it. The day is meant for you to trick the people in your life with a silly prank. Although we know what to do on April Fool’s Day, no one really knows who started it. This year on April Fool’s day one of my classmates told their significant other that they had cheated on them and completely freaked them out. No one else this year played any pranks because they actually forgot about this holiday, who knows how. But enjoy the rest of your April Fool’s Days and don’t do too many crazy pranks!

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