April Fools' Day: A Century of Tradition from Jokes to Lore
April Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1, has uncertain origins but has included jokes and pranks since the 1800s. Recorded references to the day date back to the 1860s, including a caution from the Daily Observer in 1868, urging readers not to be “victimized.” Despite its long history, the true beginnings of the celebration are unknown. Variations of the holiday exist worldwide, unified by the theme of playful deceit, providing a lighthearted occasion for fun and laughter.

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