In Albania we know it as "Day of Lies", but around the world it is known as "Fool's Day". The tradition of this day began in France, when in the 1500s, the calendar was changed from that of Julian to that of Gregorian, making January 1 "old" to become April 1. However, as it is said, there were still people who celebrated the New Year with the old calendar, that is, on April 1, thinking that it was still January 1st. These were called 'Fools' and April 1st is their day, hence- "Fools Day"
Subsequently, this date turned into an entertaining tradition by the British, who in the 1800s began to quarrel with each other on April 1st. But these jokes were taken so seriously that they began to be practiced by prestigious institutions, such as the BBC, which in 1957 published an article stating that "the pasta harvest in Switzerland was breaking records, while puddles were blooming in the trees. . "
Whereas now, the tricks are simply limited to the “white” (or not so white) lies we make to each other, every April 1st. Even though we may know it is April 1st, strangely it always seems like we forget it, and fall prey to the traps that come our way.
How is it celebrated around the world?
In Scotland, April 1 lasts 2 days. On the second day people are often hit suddenly from behind. In Canada and England, April 1 lies are allowed to be told until noon. Then the game ends.
In France, children have a tradition of putting a fish-shaped piece of paper on each other's back. Whereas in our country, the Day of Lies is played for 24 hours, maybe even more, and of course we try to make the scenario of tricks and deceptions as credible and serious as possible for the "deceived".
Is the Day of Lies a holiday ?!
Of course yes, it is a formal break from breakfast to dinner.
Source: Bustle
