April’s fools comes by every year, a silly holiday dedicated to playing pranks on those you keep close to you. Although the history of this day is mostly unknown, its popularity and traditions have been kept up for many years. Some sources say this day arose from the fact that some people back in the 1500’s didn’t know of when New Years day was until April 1st, these people were called April’s fools.
Despite the fact that it’s been many years since then, the term April’s fools has turned into a holiday that’s celebrated by many today. The holiday is so popular because of social media, many people often post the pranks they play on others onto various social media platforms which gain traction each year. And overall, it’s a fun way to connect with your friends and family. So many people put in the time and effort to get a reaction out of those they love, a charming quality that shows itself once every April.
Many popular pranks that people love to play include fake news stories/announcements, household pranks, public pranks, and fake food pranks. Of course, these are meant to trick people and not harm them. A majority of the tricks played on people for April’s fools have evolved overtime with the innovation of technology and societal changes. As long as time keeps flying, there won’t be a single year where April’s fools are uneventful.
