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April Fools' Day is held on April 1st. It is a folk festival that has become popular in the West since the 19th century. It has not been recognized as a legal holiday in any country. So, why is April 1st April Fools' Day? Is April Fools' Day 2022 Cancelled?

1. Why is April 1st April Fools’ Day?

It is generally believed that April Fools' Day originated in France. In 1564, French Emperor Charles IX announced that the country would adopt the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the New Year's activities originally held on April 1 were moved forward to January 1. Charles IX's reforms were opposed by some conservatives, who still followed the old calendar to celebrate the New Year, gave each other gifts, and held various celebrations. The reformers mocked these people's practices. On April 1, they used the excuse of holding New Year celebrations to deceive conservatives into participating in the activities and gave them fake gifts. The conservatives who were deceived into participating in the activities were called April fools or hooked fish. Unexpectedly, this kind of mutual mockery between parties gradually became popular in France and eventually formed April Fools' Day. April Fools' Day has not only become a favorite holiday in France, the festival spread to Britain in the 18th century, and was later brought to the United States by early British immigrants. It was brought to the American continent with Britain's colonial movement and immigration activities, and thus became a popular holiday in Europe and the United States.

2. Is April Fools’ Day 2022 cancelled?

No cancellations. In Western countries, people often organize family gatherings on April Fool's Day and decorate the rooms with daffodils and daisies. The typical traditional approach is to create a fake environment, such as decorating the room to make it look like Christmas. You can also decorate it like New Year's Day, and when guests come, you can wish them Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, which is unique and interesting.

3. April Fools’ Day Scam Prevention Guide

1. Remember that today is April Fools' Day

First of all, we must remember that April 1st is April Fools’ Day. On this day, we should think carefully before deciding on the next course of action. Before you think it through, just assume that it is all fake and don't believe anything easily. It’s not too late to respond after confirmation. (If you encounter something tense and important, use your own judgment and sometimes trust yourself.) At the same time, you must have the ability to fight back, take the initiative, and don't let others lead you by the nose.

2. Think before you act

The most common April Fools' Day scam is for a friend to tell you to do something right away. When you encounter this kind of situation, you have to be alert and be careful to collect evidence. If it is a prank, you might as well go along with what he says. It would be best if it is more truthful and more serious than what he says, and use the path he paves to set your trap. Remember, don't believe him, otherwise you will be the one being watched.

3. Keep your mouth shut

Don't accept food from anyone on April Fool's Day. If you are really greedy, you can bring your own snacks. Refuse to accept any toothpaste sandwich cookies, special drinks, mustard dark snacks, etc. Otherwise, not only you will be full, but others will also laugh too.

4. Be careful of phone information network pitfalls

If you receive a call saying that your telephone bills, mobile phone bills, housing loan, etc. have not been paid on time and a punishment is about to be imposed, first listen carefully to see if the speaker's voice is familiar. If the voice is indeed an acquaintance, you might as well take advantage of the situation and give him a makeover, changing his identity and pretending to be someone else, making him think he dialed the wrong number, which would be embarrassing.

In general, April Fools' Day is a traditional folk festival in Western countries and it has not been cancelled in 2022. On April Fools' Day, people are accustomed to deceiving, teasing and making fun of each other in various ways, and the jokes are often exposed at the end.