April 1 is celebrated in many countries and everywhere this day is associated with laughter, jokes and practical jokes. There are also enough versions that explain the origin of the holiday. Which of them is true, now it is hardly possible to find out. Yes, and should I do it? It's better to just devote April 1 to creating a joyful mood for yourself and those around you.
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The most plausible is the "Gregorian" version of the origin of the day of jokes. In the sixteenth century in France, the New Year was celebrated on April 1. Soon, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a new calendar, later named after him. So, according to this calendar, the celebration of the New Year was postponed to January 1.
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But the "old" holiday was celebrated by a large number of people who did not want to change their habits. Advocates of progress began to ridicule the conservatives, calling them boobies and fools. Then this tradition was adopted by the peoples of other countries, who were not averse to laughing at their neighbors and acquaintances. Of course, new motives and customs were introduced, decorating and making the holiday brighter.
Step 3
There are a lot of supporters of another version, which ascribes the place of origin of this cheerful holiday to Ancient Rome. There, in mid-February (not April), they celebrated the Day of the Fool.
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But in ancient India, March 31st was celebrated as the day of jokes. April 1 was "annealed" by the Irish, and the Icelandic sagas tell about the custom of deceiving on this very day, introduced by the gods.
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Another assumption about the origin of the day of laughter concerns the Neapolitan king of Monterey, who tasted such an amazing fish on April 1 that he ordered to cook the same one exactly a year later. But at the appointed time, the desired product was not found, the chef made another dish, similar to last year's. The king ate the fish, recognized the fake, but did not get angry, but laughed cheerfully at the cook's resourcefulness.
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In Russia, the holiday appeared in the 17th century. It is believed that he established himself after a comic fire alarm in St. Petersburg, which sounded on April 1. Early in the morning, the residents were woken up with an alarming alarm bell, but it turned out to be a joke, people sighed with relief and laughed heartily.
Step 7
In spring, nature itself often plays with a person, teasing with warmth and pouring freezing rain. Let's treat jokes and pranks on April 1 with humor and no offense.
