April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day[1] is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day.

2 天之前 · April Fools’ Day, in most countries the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day—for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands. Although the day has been observed for centuries, its true origins are unknown and effectively unknowable.

在国外，如果在愚人节对朋友恶作剧，那被恶作剧的那个人一般会称为April fool或者April fish，意思即为愚人节的受愚弄者。fish这个说法据说来源于法国，和中文里的“上钩”含义比较类似~ Greg was waiting outside ready to shout, “April fool!” 格雷 等在外面准备大喊，“傻瓜

2017年3月30日 · April Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools' Day traditions include...

2025年2月22日 · Historians have several theories about the origins of April Fools’ Day, but it’s clear that the tradition of prank-pulling is centuries old. One possible explanation for the holiday comes from an ancient Roman festival called Hilaria, which was celebrated near the start of April.

2025年3月21日 · April Fools’ Day (April 1) is the one date on the calendar where jokes and mischief are expected. But how did April Fools’ Day get its start? Learn more about the history of April Fools’ Day—including some fun humor through the years!

2024年3月29日 · On April Fools' Day, will you fool or be fooled? Learn about what makes April 1 so beloved by pranksters & jokers, and how this tradition was started.

April 1, the annual day of shenanigans, pranks, tricks and hoaxes, falls on Monday this year. While historians are unsure of the exact source of the tradition, they do know the custom goes back...

2024年3月21日 · But day stands out because it is dedicated to the pranksters and jokesters of the world: April Fools' Day falls on April 1 and gives people an excuse to carry out lighthearted fun. The holiday...

2014年3月30日 · Classic April Fools' jokes include caramel covered onions or fake doggy doo-doo in inconvenient places. Businesses launch impractical or unbelievable products for the fun of the day and newspapers print incredible headlines catching readers off guard.