April 1st. Everyone knows today as the April Fool's Day. But how suddenly this day turned from an ordinary day to a day of making fools. Let's take a look.
Below are various common facts and stories about this day.
The origin of the April Fool's Day is thought to have originated in France, with the "calendar change" theory behind it. This is the most common story. In 1584, Pope Gregor XII of France changed the country's calendar. Earlier, the year started from the end of March. But that year it was changed, and the new year started from January 1. Many could not accept this change. They celebrate the beginning of the new year from March 25 to April 1. Those who accept the change are also fooled. Paper fish are placed on their backs. Those who favored the new calendar were called April fish. This is the origin of April Fools. This is the most popular and widely used theory.
The story of ancient Rome. When the Roman god Pluto kidnaps his wife, Persephone, Persephone's mother, Ceres, tries desperately to find her daughter. But don't drink. The girl was then under the ground. But his mother kept looking on the ground like a fool. Thinking of that ‘stupidity’, the Romans used to celebrate Fool's Day on this day. Over time, it became known worldwide as the April Fools.
"The Tale of the British Dynasty and the Theory of the April Fools" is also a popular theory. This day has been celebrated since 1381. In fact, King Richard II of England and Queen Anne of Bohemia made the announcement. The engagement date was set for March 32. People started celebrating. Later, they realize that March 32 is not a date on the calendar. Then it is not difficult for them to understand that they have become fools. From then on, April Fool's Day celebrations began.
There was also a meeting scheduled for April 1, 1530, in Germany. Many people made bets on the possible outcome of that negotiation and bet thousands of coins. But later it became clear that there was no possibility of such a discussion meeting. What was advertised is completely wrong. As a result, the common man loses thousands of coins. April Fools have been around since they became fools.
The Netherlands also has its own theories and myths, and India has its own myths and traditions, and their own stories in the culture of Southeast Asia.
Although there is no definite answer as to the origin of this April Fool's Day, the scope of this day is very wide now due to the wealth of social media. Throughout the day, thousands of posts and comments spread joy among the people. May the flowering of April continue in the flow of time in this way. Some people enjoy the day with full enthusiasm but, some make criticism of his/ her most unliked persons and may be Government Or political leaders for their activities. But still this day has a full flagged significance in the human civilization.
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