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What was the first day of the year until 15th century?
April 1st
When did Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to the Gregorian calendar
1582
Traditionally, pranks should be carried out by midday. It is thought that anyone playing a prank after this time, is in fact the fool themselves. Which country?
UK
What do people for April Fools' Day in France?
On this day, a joker will tape a paper fish to the back of a classmate or friend and wait for the joke to be noticed!
What is April Fools' Day called in Scotland?
Traditionally, in Scotland, this day was called ‘Hunt the Gowk’. ‘Gowk’ is a Scottish word that means ‘cuckoo'
What do people do in Scotland for April Fools' Day?
It is a day to send someone on a fool’s errand. This means you send someone to look for something that doesn’t exist like hens’ teeth or a tin of tartan pain
What do people do for April Fools's Day in Portugal?
One of the main Portuguese pranks is to throw flour on someone.
When do people celebrate Fools' Day in India?
31st of March
What do people in India do for Holi Festival?
Throw colored powder around
What is the oldest joke day?
13th day of Persian New Year
How do people in Iran celebrate the beginning of Spring?
They have a picnic and play games.
Why do people in Iran throw leftover green vegetables?
To get rid of bad luck
What is April Fools' Day called in Germany?
‘Aprilscherz'
What do German media do on April Fools's Day?
They report or publish fictitious stories to decieve people.
