lady snow Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 hi gang i got this at snopes.com (a site i can get lost for hours in) In Context The origins of April Fools Day are not clear but it is known that the tradition of practical joking and mischief-making dates back to Ancient Roman times. It would appear that the festival is closely related to the coming of Spring. Ancient Romans and Celts celebrated a festival of practical joking at about the time of the Vernal Equinox, as do millions of India's Hindus. The French also mark 1 April but instead of April Fools they call it Poisson d'Avril (April Fish). enjoy ~snow with faith, trust and pixiedust, everything is possible if it be tourist season, why can't we shoot them? IWG #3057 - Local 9 emmf steel rose player - bella donna, 2005 improv cast member and dance instructor - fort tryon medieval festival lady neige - midsummer renaissance faire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Richards from Kent Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 thanks lady snow snopes.com is a wonderous local! Touch somebody you don't know today with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 "April FISH Day?!" I guess that is better that "April Mad Cow Day"... I'm sorry.... Yo ho ho! Or does nobody actually say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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