The first mention of the festival «Fools Holiday» (Feast of Fools) appeared in the writings of the author of biographies of interesting British John Aubrey in 1686. April Fool's Day, or as it is called April Fool's Day, and today is celebrated in many countries around the world. And it is no coincidence. After all, jokes, laughter and funny jokes prolong life, fill it with joy and bright colors.
On every continent in this day to tease your friends and friends. Traditionally, in countries such as New Zealand, Ireland, UK, Australia and South Africa, draws are held only until noon, calling those jokes after that time, "the April fools. "
Editorial Kolobok.uaalso decided to join the international traditions and figure out how to make jokes on each other in different parts of the world.
Portugal
On this day, the shelves of the shops of the country disappears whole meal. After all, according to tradition, it is necessary to sprinkle flour as many people as possible. As a result, the whole country is immersed in a white cloud. But shake off flour - a bad omen.
Germany and Austria
All of whom manage to play here called Aprilnarr - April fool. And in April it decided to send boring interlocutor ( «in den April schicken»). Traditions of pranks in these countries have their roots in the 17th century. Then it was decided to play even children and servants. They were given an amazing order, for example, to go to the pharmacy for mosquito fat milk or bird Cuckoo oil.
Scotland
In Scotland, this day is also called the Day of the tail, as all the jokes are usually focused on the part that is below the back. holiday tradition seamlessly attach to other tail kilt, put a button on the chair or cushion, publishes obscene noises, and then be happy as a child.
Holland
Dutch invent the most incredible news, usually from the world of science, the life of politicians, athletes, stars of show business and trying to pass them at face value. On this day, every Dutchman considers it a matter of honor, "feed" fables as many friends as possible.
Finland
Finns celebrate on this day mischievous holiday homes.It is believed that he was naughty. Therefore, if someone pours you water shoes, confuse the salt with the sugar, will pull in the door armhole transparent tape, no one to blame, it's all the tricks of the houses.
USA
In the US, just love this holiday. Residents of the country are trying to play each other with the help of old unpretentious jokes, for example, throw a purse on the street on a rope or try to feed buddy something inedible.
Keep up with the citizens and the media, they regularly throw April 1 some incredible news. For example, several years ago, the air was reported to ban the sale of cigarettes to that time, until they are completely safe. Population devastated the shelves of tobacco shops in a matter of hours, not even bothering to listen the end of the message, where it was said: April 1, do not believe anyone. By law, all media must inform citizens about upcoming joke.
France
Every Frenchman on the night of April 1, the master from the paper white fish., To be on the Day of laughter to attach to the back of a simpleton. This drawing is called "the April fry", because every fisherman knows how difficult it is to catch this time for the bait.
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Based on materials from open sources
