Traditions & Cultural Variations
In the UK, April Fools’ Day pranks traditionally must end by what time of day?
noon
In what century do historians believe April Fools’ Day first began to be celebrated in Europe?
16th century
in which country is April Fools' Day celebrated on December 28th, known as the "Day of the Holy Innocents"?
Spain
Which calendar reform is often associated with the origins of April Fools’ Day?
The adoption of the Gregorian calendar
What is typically the goal of the "fish on the back" prank played in France and Italy on April 1st?
To stick a paper fish on someone’s back without them noticing
In which country did April Fools’ Day likely originate, where people who continued to celebrate New Year in late March were mocked?
France
In Scotland, April Fools’ Day once extended into a second day known as “Taily Day.” What was the focus of the pranks?
Targeting people’s behinds (origin of the “kick me” sign)
What is the French term for an April Fool, especially a prank involving a paper fish?
Poisson d’Avril
In modern times, which social media platform is known for disabling vowels on its site as an April Fools' prank in 2013?
Which English poet mentioned April Fools’ Day in a 1708 publication, making one of the earliest known references in Britain?
John Aubrey