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	Urban Legends Reference Pages: April Fools' Day Origins
		Not all superstitions about the day are negative, though — fellas fooled by a pretty girl are said to be fated to end up married to her, or at least enjoy a healthy friendship with the
		In Scotland, an April fool is called an April "gowk" — Scottish for cuckoo, an emblem of simpletons.
		April Fools' pranking between students and teachers is an ongoing battle of wits, with kids favoring the timeworn standards of a tack on the chair, the "missing class" (kids hide under their desks when the teacher is momentarily called out of the room), or a springy fabric snake coiled in a can of nuts.
	www.snopes.com /holidays/aprilfools/origins.asp (1250 words)

	April Fool's Day -- History, Traditions, and Foolishness
		April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.
		The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body.
		Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod.
	wilstar.com /holidays/aprilfool.htm (671 words)

	History of April Fools (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		APRIL FOOLS' DAY April Fools' Day, or All Fools' Day, is the name given to the custom of playing practical jokes on friends on that day, or sending them on fools errands.
		Though April 1 appears to have been anciently observed in Great Britain as a general festival, it was apparently not until the beginning of the 18th century that the making of April fools was a common custom.
		In Scotland the custom was known as "hunting the gowk", i.e., the cuckoo, and April fools were "April gowks", the cuckoo being there, as it is in most lands, a term of derision.
	www.billpetro.com /HolidayHistory/hol/fool.html (152 words)

	Ø Wilson's Almanac free daily ezine \| April Fool's Day \| April fool prank, April fool joke, April fool gag, ...
		April Fools' Day: This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.
		If this year’s first day of April is like any other, you’ll have to keep your guard against the practical jokes that others can play on you, much to your annoyance and their delight.
		Perhaps, says Brewer, April Fools' Day might be a relic of the Roman ‘Cerealia,’ held in April.
	www.wilsonsalmanac.com /aprilfool.html (1069 words)

	ELAINE'S APRIL'S FOOLS DAY PAGE
		In the Lake District, an April Fool is a - 'April noddy'.
		In Cheshire, an April Fool is a 'April gawby' or 'gobby or gob'.
		An April Fool is called a 'fish' - 'poisson d'Avril' - and it is the custom to send friends a dainty present made up in the form of a small fish.
	homepages.tesco.net /~derek.berger/holidays/aprilfool.html (570 words)

	History of April Fool's Day
		The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX.
		These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them.
		Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.
	www.april-fools.us /history-april-fools.htm (779 words)

	April Fools Day, All Fools Day
		Holi was held on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna (usually the end of February or the beginning of March).
		Another theory comes from the Anthropologists, who speculate that April Fool's Day may have arrived from the celebration of the Vernal Equinox.
		The linkage to April Fool's Day traces back to that time as the young fish were easy to fool with a hook and a lure.
	www.inglewoodcarecentre.com /history/april_fool.htm (1437 words)

	April Fool's Day History,History for April Fools day,April Fool's day origin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is generally accepted that the All Fool's Day tradition began in France during the Sixteenth Century, when the beginning of the New Year was observed on April 1.
		Individuals who had accepted the dates of the new calendar played tricks on those who had not and referred to the unfortunate victims of such pranks as "April Fools," sending them on a "fool's errand" or attempting to make them believe that something which was true was actually false.
		The linkage between April Foolery and the Springtime is seen in another story that traces the origin of the custom back to the abundance of fish to be found in French streams and rivers during early April when the young fish had just hatched.
	www.funmunch.com /events/april_fools_day/april_fools_day_history.shtml (1379 words)

	April Fool's Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1.
		The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends and neighbors, or sending them on fools' errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible.
		April Fool is the codename for a spy and double agent who played a key role in the downfall of the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/April_Fool's_Day (4624 words)

	Never Yet Melted » April Fools Day
		The 1st of April, of all days in the year, enjoys a character of its own, in as far as it, and it alone, is consecrated to practical joking.
		Of course, for successful April fooling, it is necessary to have some considerable degree of coolness and face; as also some tact whereby to know in what direction the victim is most ready to be imposed upon by his own tendencies of belief.
		April fooling is a very noted practice in France, and we get traces of its prevalence there at an earlier period than is the case in England.
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	April Fools History, Legend, Folklore & Cartoon Fun & Phobias by Brownielocks
		April Fool's Day is the 1st day in April.
		April Fool's Day was brought to the United States in the 1600's by the English, Scottish and French settlers.
		April Fool's pranks are usually first experienced in one's home with other family members.
	www.brownielocks.com /aprilfools.html (1404 words)

	The Story of April Fools Day
		The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain.
		Our thanks to April Fools R Us for permission to print the article on the origins of April Fools Day.
		April Fools R Us is a great source of all sorts of interesting information and links regarding this special day.
	www.personalheadlines.com /special_days/about_april_fools_day.php (513 words)

	History - April Fools on the Net
		The final day of Huli is March 31, and is traditionally celebrated by acts of mischief.
		The victim of an April Fools' Day prank was called a "poisson d'avril," or an "April fish," because at that time of year, the sun was leaving the zodiacal sign of Pisces.
		April Fools' Day hit its stride (avoiding the banana peel) in England in the 18th century, and was brought to colonial America by the English, Scottish, and French.
	www.2meta.com /april-fools/history (1309 words)

	April Fools' Day: Origin and History
		April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light hearted days of the year.
		Another explanation of the origins of April Fools' Day was provided by Joseph Boskin, a professor of history at Boston University.
		The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.
	www.factmonster.com /spot/aprilfools1.html (616 words)

	April 1st or April Fools Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		These poor, misinformed souls were referred to as "April Fools" and had tricks played on them.
		The "April Fools" tradition was then passed on to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century and eventually made its way to the American colonies.
		Whatever the specifics, we have to agree with Mark Twain, who said, "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year."
	www.jdide.org /april_fools_day.htm (311 words)

	April Fool Day - April Fools Day - All Fools Day - April 1
		The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.
		Said to be originated with the adoption of the new Gregorian calendar in place of the old Julian calendar in 1582, April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, was once used to be celebrated as the New Year's Day.
		We bring you the gift ideas for April Fools' Day, the history, traditions and customs of this fun celebration, April Fools' Day special recipes, the arts and crafts for the day and some really interesting and hilarious sections for you.
	www.thefoolsday.com (273 words)

	The LOC.GOV Wise Guide : Everybody Plays the Fool . . . Sometime on April 1
		"The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." So said Mark Twain about the most lighthearted of holidays.
		Until this change occurred, New Year's Day was celebrated on April 1, around the time of the vernal equinox, when the hours of day and night are nearly equal.
		In France today, the holiday is called Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish, because schoolchildren tape a paper fish to a classmate's back, and when he or she discovers it, they yell "April Fish!" In Scotland, the butt of an April Fools' joke is called a gowk, or cuckoo.
	www.loc.gov /wiseguide/apr03/april1.html (549 words)

	April Fools Day - Origin
		April Fool's Day is one of the most light hearted days of the year, yet it stems from a serious subject—the adoption of a new calendar.
		Ancient cultures, including those as varied as the Romans and the Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on April 1.
		The new calendar called for New Year's Day to be celebrated Jan. 1.
	www.francesfarmersrevenge.com /stuff/archive/oldnews3/fools.htm (192 words)

	Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time
		To this question, the BBC diplomatically replied that they should "place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best." Check out the actual broadcast archived on the BBC's website (You need the RealVideo player installed to see it, and it usually loads very slowly).
		The April 1998 issue of the New Mexicans for Science and Reason newsletter contained an article claiming that the Alabama state legislature had voted to change the value of the mathematical constant pi from 3.14159 to the 'Biblical value' of 3.0.
		The following day Burger King issued a follow-up release revealing that although the Left-Handed Whopper was a hoax, thousands of customers had gone into restaurants to request the new sandwich.
	www.museumofhoaxes.com /hoax/aprilfool (1251 words)

	April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day occurs annually on April 1.
		The day is generally observed by playing a practical joke on a "victim" who soon becomes known as an April Fool.
		The commonly accepted origin of April Fool's Day involves changes in the calendar.
	www3.kumc.edu /diversity/other/aprlfool.html (142 words)

	April Fools Day
		April Fool's Day, is not officially considered a holiday, is most definitely a notable day that is celebrated in many countries on April 1.
		Along the lines of relationships some people believe that being married on April Fools' Day is not a good idea for a man, and that forever in the future he will be ruled by his wife.
		The origin of April Fool's day is not clearly known, but it is generally accepted to have come about as a result to the changes in the calendar system.
	www.articledashboard.com /Article/April-Fools-Day/5634 (530 words)

	April Fools' Day 2006
		Hallmark offers two April Fools' Day cards to help someone make a fool of you – or you can show you're no fool by beating them to the draw and sending a card first.
		April Fools' Day was first celebrated in 1752 in England as an occasion for playing tricks on young apprentices who were asked to fetch a pot of striped paint or a two-headed hammer.
		April Fools!" Inside the card reads: May all your April Fools' pranks be nice ones.
	pressroom.hallmark.com /april_fools.html (531 words)

	April Fools' Day: Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It's April Fools' Day, and today, Drake, like many others around the world, will spend his time falling victim to practical jokes.
		On April Fools' Day that year, he went to work to discover all his office doors missing.
		He explained: Students go to work on the April 1 shenanigans after faculty members have gone home, and therefore have the unfair advantage of having free rein of the building.
	www.lpl.arizona.edu /grad/April_Fools/citizen_article.html (660 words)

	Holidays & Festivals > April Fool's Day
		April Fools' Day is a day when people play jokes on each other.
		This is because sometimes on April Fools' Day the children try to put a paper fish on the grownups back and then they ask them if they see the Poisson d'Avril.
		The reason for April Fools' Day was that back in medieval times the kings and queens had jesters to make them in a good mood.
	www.internet-at-work.com /hos_mcgrane/holidays/2_brian.html (294 words)

	April Fool's Day Fun Stuff!
		News spread slowly, and those who continued to celebrate the new year in April were mocked and called "April Fools." Soooo.
		April Fool's Day - Staring Deborah Foreman and Griffin O'Neal - What looks like a standard 1980s holiday-themed slasher movie turns out to be a much more witty venture.
		A group of college students head out for a weekend of relaxation and April Fools' pranks at an isolated island cottage, catching the very last ferry until Monday morning.
	www.celebratelove.com /aprilfoolsday.htm (366 words)

	Misc/april fools day origin of
		By some stroke of luck Harvey was remarkably close with his story of the origins of April Fool's Day.
		One other cute point in that article was that April Fool's Day in Scotland is called "April Gawk" and the butt of a prank on that day is called a "gawk." Any comments from the Scottish gallery?
		Given the reseach of the professor noted in the Clarinet article which basically agrees with Panati's story of the origins of April Fool's Day on the changing of the calender to 1582, I'd expect that this is the proper date.
	tafkac.org /misc/april_fools_day_origin_of.html (642 words)

	Holiday Insights : April Fools Day
		Traditionally, this day is an opportunity for playing jokes or tricks on one another.
		April Fool's Day- Humorous christian insight to a April Fool's Day
		Great April Fool's Day Comics Switcheroonie of 1997- Comic pages were switched for a day.
	www.holidayinsights.com /other/april1.htm (158 words)

	April Fools Day Page --- Love to Learn Place.com
		Others played tricks on them and dubbed them "April fools" sending them on a "fool's errand" or attempted to have them believe that something false was true.
		In France, April 1st is called "Poisson d'Avril." French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs.
		When the "young fool" discovers this trick, the prankster yells "Poisson d’Avril!" (April Fish!) In England, April Fools' tricks are played in the morning and if a trick is played on you, you are called a "noddie".
	www.lovetolearnplace.com /SpecialDays/AprilFools (763 words)

	FamilyFun: April Fools Day Pranks (April Fools Pranks, Gags, Jokes, Tricks) - and More Family Fun
		April Fools Pranks - April Fools Day pranks and jokes for a funny April Fools the whole family will enjoy.
		April Fools Printable Pranks - Printable April Fools pranks for hours of fun: printable stickers, tax letter prank, April Fools cards.
		Best Pranks - Families share their funniest Aprils Fools day pranks, jokes, and gags.
	familyfun.go.com /crafts/season/specialfeature/foolsday_sf (2013 words)

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