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Fool: April's

: Known as "Poisson d’Avril" (April Fish), the tradition involves sneakily attaching paper fish to people's backs.

: Large organizations frequently participate. A famous example is the BBC’s 1956 "spaghetti harvest" documentary, which convinced millions that spaghetti grew on trees in Switzerland. Best Practices for Pranking April's Fool

: A leading theory suggests the tradition began when France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Those who continued to celebrate the New Year around April 1 (the spring equinox) instead of January 1 became the target of jokes and were called "April fools". : Known as "Poisson d’Avril" (April Fish), the

The title "" also refers to specific cultural productions, such as: april's fool: return season | XS Entertainment Best Practices for Pranking : A leading theory

: The earliest recorded association between April 1 and foolishness appears in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales (1392). Global Traditions

To ensure the day remains enjoyable for everyone, participants are encouraged to follow specific ethical guidelines: