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April fool’s Day is celebrated all across the globe & defines the significance of a fool’s day on 1st April every year. The origin aren’t very clear in the history books. However, still it is perceived that it dates back to the 16th Century. However, this day is mainly celebrated in form of playing tricks and pranks with each other. Hence, while the day is celebrated in all parts of the world with a different flavour. People from Canada celebrate this day a bit differently. Thus, as compared to those from England, Scotland, Italy and Sweden. Some of the major and popular nations where the day is a key celebration.
Ways in which it is celebrated all across the globe, while we can’t ignore them. Obviously, the key importance of playing pranks and tricks on this day is the focus here. If you are a fan or someone who just adored the fool’s day. Importantly, you may be interested in taking your vacation to join the funny festivities elsewhere next year. For now, we shall have a closer look at some of unusual ways. Hence, in which the April fool’s day is celebrated in various countries across the globe.
MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES THAT CELEBRATE APRIL FOOL’S DAY:
ENGLAND:
People from England are known to be the wittiest around the world esp. in Europe. A country with great playwrights like Sir William Shakespeare and great authors as well as comedians like Mr. Rowan Atkinson. However, on this day, you need to be awake a bit early in the morning. Obviously, as jokes can happen before noon.
However, some of the pranks took heights and reached even the print media. Apart from this, the electronic media which is the BBC. The most famous news Broadcasting Company of United Kingdom. However, later all those news were denied almost three decades. Thus, after they were broadcasted. Furthermore, published and later they were regarded as April fool’s day pranks. The significance got a bit reduced. However, still the day is celebrated at least for half a day in Britain. Thus, making it a memorable day in history. Ironically, as England has got a massive taste of it both historically and in other ways.
SCOTLAND:
From England to Scotland, a country which is part of the U.K in the North of the border & home of the most outstanding history in books which is the Stonehenge. Apart from this, the historical cities which are Glasgow and Edinburgh as being one of the best in UK. The Scotts on the contrary would have two days to play pranks and tricks on their friends and their neighbours.
It was known in Scotland as Huntigowk Day while Gowk meant foolish person. Traditions relate to how this day was called as Huntigowk day. Esp. with reference to a sealed envelope without any message at all.
However, it is the Scottish intensity and the way they celebrate the day. Importantly, that takes it to Canada as well as there are many Scottish residing in Canada. Esp. in Nova Scotia, the Province that means New Scotland.
GREECE:
Greece is a country which has got most historical values, apart from Italy in Europe. In Greece, esp. since the times of the Old Greece. Surprisingly, there is a superstition around pranking people on the 1st of April. It is part of their myths that if you play a prank on someone. Esp. on this day which is 1st of April. Obviously, it will bring you good luck for the rest of the year. Also, some beliefs relating to the day in Greek culture with the farming & agriculture sector. Obviously, something that relates heavily with good harvest.
ITALY:
Italy, the most beautiful country in Europe is yet another country that celebrates this day with a huge fervour. Although, it is not common for the Italians to share traditions with their French cousins over the border. Thus, it is the name for April fool’s day that is similar somewhat both in France and in Italy. Obviously, which is Pesce d’Aprile. However, part of the most common trick which is similar to what it is in France. Thus, is taping a paper fish on someone’s back. Just like a fish is nothing without water. Hence, in Italy an April fool’s day is just nothing without pranks and jokes. Obviously, not only between friends and communities. But, also on media.
As part of the print media pranks, the Italian newspaper LaRepublicca announced. Obviously, that soon telepathy which is visualising things in advance. That is, before they happen would become a very normal human mental faculty. However, later it was denied as a prank.
CANADA- ‘Celebrates April Fool’s Day With A Positive Esteem‘:
Followed as an observance in Canada is the April fool’s day. Mainly, due to its origins from France. Furthermore, according to some resources from the UK. However, it is followed in terms of pranks. Apart from this, safe and healthy jokes. In addition to this, something of a commercial touch in the Canadian retail sector. Thus, making it count as a day full of humour and wit. The social media has no boundaries. Further, it is enriched on this day with witty and humorous content. Obviously, which helps in signifying the values of the day. Thus, as being a lighthearted day.
Obviously, as Canada is a country which has people from mixed origins. That is, from England, France & Netherlands. Apart from this, even Scotland and Italy. The day is a major lighthearted celebration. Esp. in Nova Scotia Province as well as in Quebec. For obvious reasons, which is the only French-speaking province of Canada. The other one off-course being British Columbia. Esp. in the capital city Victoria.
Just plan some best moments on this April fool’s day. That is, with your family and friends. Whether, you are in Canada or abroad. Ironically, as they say, ‘All work & no Play, makes Jack a dull boy’. However, you must do your best to make this day as part of your most relishing & fun memories.