April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is
one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some
see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others
believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar. Ancient cultures,
including those of the Romans and Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on or
around April 1. It closely follows the vernal equinox (March 20th or
March 21st.) In medieval times, much of Europe celebrated March 25, the Feast
of Annunciation, as the beginning of the new year.
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