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. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1.
Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1. 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. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.
This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.
In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.
In England, jokes are played only in the morning. 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.
In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."
In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.
The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring.
So, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you.
愚人节或全部愚人节的历史是不确定的,但目前的想法是,它开始围绕1582法国在查理九世的历法改革。公历介绍,与元旦是从3月25日感动 - 4月1日(元旦周),以1月1日。
通信慢慢走在那些日子里,有些人只通知了变化数年后。还有一些人,谁更叛逆拒绝承认变化,继续庆祝前者庆典, 4月1日的最后一天。这些人由一般民众被打成“阿斗” ,是受到嘲笑和发送“愚人”,发出了邀请,不存在当事人和有其他的恶作剧后,他们发挥。这些恶作剧的烟头被称为一个“泊松D'四月”或“四月鱼”,因为一个年轻幼稚的鱼很容易抓到。此外,一个常见的做法是在别人当做笑话的背后勾一个纸鱼。
这种骚扰演变而成的恶作剧扮演一个自定义继续在四月的第一天。这个传统最终别处一样蔓延到英国和苏格兰在18世纪,被介绍到美国殖民地由英国和法国。正因为如此蔓延到其他国家,愚人节已经采取与每个国家的国际风味庆祝自己的方式度假。
在苏格兰,例如,愚人节专门对臀部欺骗,因此被称作Taily日。这些笑话的烟头被称为四月的Gowk ,别称咕咕鸟。 “踢我”迹象的起源可以追溯到苏格兰遵守。
在英格兰,笑话只在早上播放。愚人节被称为“采空区”或“ gobby '和笑话的受害者被称为”面条“。它被认为是运气回来后,中午玩恶作剧的人。
在罗马,假日被称为Hilaria的节日,庆祝阿迪斯神的复活,是3月25日,也被称为“罗马笑天。 ”
在葡萄牙,愚人节落在周日和周一之前借出。在这次庆祝活动,许多人扔面粉在他们的朋友。
湖里节是庆祝3月31日在印度。玩的人彼此笑话和色彩涂抹在彼此庆祝春天的到来。
所以,无论你在哪里发生在世界上的4月1日不感到惊讶,如果愚人节开玩笑地落在你身上。