From the March 23-29 Goldsboro (NC) News-Argus "The Mini Page: April Fool's Day."
As Mr. T. would say, "I pity the fool." And, if you're not careful come monday, you might just become one.
WHO CAME UP WITH THIS?
Many cultures have a day for pranks and jokes in early spring. Experts believe this custom in the west may have started in France in the 1500s. At that time, many people celebrated the new year around April 1, at Easter time. In 1564, the king moved new year to Jan. 1st.
When the new year was moved, many people got confused and in those days of slow news, many didn't hear about the move and showed up for New Year's celebrations on April 1st. Those in the know called them fools and played tricks on them.
The French call April Fool's Day Le Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish. Experts aren't sure how fish became a part of April 1st. However, if in France that day, make sure no one puts a fish picture on your back.
Or, Maybe This is just April Fool's?
Everything Has Its History. Now You Know. --RoadDog
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