Who knew that the new year used to start on April 1st? Since I knew nothing about April Fool's Day I googled it!
Here is what it had to share:
Here is what it had to share:
Some historians believed it began in France, although it is not clear. It may stem from a calendar change in the 16th century-the moving of New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1 when the Gregorian calendar was adopted. There were people that continued to celebrate the new year on April 1 rather than January 1. These people were referred to as "April Fools", and tricks were played on them. In Scotland April Fools' lasts two days. Victims of pranks are called cuckoo birds where signs are placed on the backs such as "kick me".
Well to me it means summer is just around the corner. What an exciting time of year, and there is only 268 days till Christmas!
Have a great attitude today.
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