What is April Fools Day and how did it begin? Adapted and simplified
5. A fool's errand is a) an absurd and impossible mission b) a stupid man. 6. In Scotland, April Fools' Day lasts a) for a month b) for twenty hours c) for two days.
What is April Fools Day and how did it begin? Adapted and simplified from http://www.web-holidays.com/fools/ The origin of this holiday is rather uncertain. However, the common belief is that during the reformation of the calendar, the date for the New Year was moved from April 1st to January 1st. During that time in history there was no television and no radio so word spread slowly. There were also those who chose to simply ignore the change and those who simply forgot. These people were considered "fools" and invitations to non-existent parties and other practical jokes were played on them. "All Fools' Day" is practiced in many parts of the world with practical jokes and sending people on a fool's errand. In Scotland, April Fools Day lasts 48 hours, day two is known as Taily Day and pranks involving the posterior are played. The victim of the practical joke is referred to as "hunting the gowk"; the gowk is an extinct cuckoo bird. In France, he is the "poisson d'Avril" or "fish of April." The fish in April are newly hatched and easily caught. French children enjoy taping a picture of a fish on their friends' back and yelling out "Poisson d'Avril!" when it is found. Día de los Santos Inocentes is held in Spain on December 28th. This is The Feast of the Holy Innocents. It's celebrated similarly to April Fools' Day with practical jokes. In the United States, pranks are played on just about everybody. Pranks range from the standard "Your shoe is untied", to some very creative and elaborate ideas. The only "rule" is that no one should be harmed. The best jokes are when everybody including the victim laughs. Test your knowledge of April Fools' Day 1. What is the origin of April Fools' Day a) No one knows exactly when it originated. b) It started in the 16th century. c) It used to be on January 1st 2. When you fool someone a) you call him an idiot b) you make him/her believe something that is not true c) you think this person is crazy 3. Tick the expressions for 'une farce' a) a trick b) a prank c) a farce d) a practical joke 4. In Spain, the equivalent of April Fools' Day is on a) April 1st b) December 28th c) January 1st
5. A fool's errand is a) an absurd and impossible mission b) a stupid man 6. In Scotland, April Fools' Day lasts a) for a month b) for twenty hours c) for two days 7. How do newspapers and television stations celebrate April Fools' Day in Great Britain? a) They go on strike b) They play practical jokes c) They organize big parties 8. How do children celebrate April Fools' Day in France? a) They bake delicious cakes b) They untie people's shoes c) They stick paper fish to people's backs 9. When you have played a trick on somebody on April 1st, in English you say: a) April Fish!!! b) Don't be silly!!! c) April Fool!!! 10. The English for 'farceur' is a) prankster b) farce man c) crazy fool
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