April Fools' Day: Fun and Pranks

April Fools' Day is on April 1. People play jokes on this day. They try to trick others. Some jokes are small, like putting a paper fish on someone's back. Other jokes are big, like fake news stories. Many countries celebrate this day. In France, it is called 'April Fish' day. In Scotland, it lasts for two days. People have fun and laugh together on April Fools' Day.

The history of April Fools' Day is not clear. Some think it started in France long ago. Others say it began when the calendar changed. No one knows for sure. But people have enjoyed this day for hundreds of years.