Mexico Celebrates April Fools’ Day on December 28

In Mexico, April Fools’ Day is celebrated on December 28. However, in the United States, it’s celebrated on April 1. This day is celebrated to play pranks on others. With technology and the internet, people have used false news to play pranks on others. So, it’s important to be cautious about what you read online.

The Origin of April Fool’s Day

There are many theories about the origin of April Fools’ Day. However, the most popular theory is that it originated from the “Julian calendar,” created by Julius Caesar in 45 BC. In this calendar, each new year began on April 1. Later, “Pope Gregory VIII created a new method to keep track of the days” by creating the Gregorian calendar that begins on January 1. As the date changed, it took some time for everyone to adapt, and those who continued to celebrate April 1 were considered fools.

Celebrating April Fool’s Day

April Fools’ Day is celebrated on April 1 and this year, it falls on a Saturday. People celebrate this day by playing jokes on each other. The most common pranks include mind games, scare tactics, lying pranks, prank phone calls, food-related pranks. At the end of each prank, people shout “Fool!”

April Fools’ Day Around the World

April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, and the French-speaking areas of Canada and Switzerland. However, in these countries, it’s commonly known as “April Fish,” where a common prank is trying to stick a paper fish in the victim’s back without them realizing it.

In conclusion, April Fools’ Day is a day with a rich history that is celebrated in many countries around the world. People celebrate this day by playing pranks on each other, and it’s important to have a good sense of humor and not take things too seriously.