And people who observed these celebrations were persecuted. This was a chance to make fun of those who do not follow the correct beliefs. This is were we get April Fools Day, where we can make anyone feel foolish. OR in 1564, King Charles IX decreed that with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, New Year's be moved to January 1 from what was April 1 and those that celebrated the Old New Year's Day on April 1 were Fools. North Americans play on this day with pranks and practical jokes.
French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs.
Some practical jokes are kept up the whole day before the victim realizes what has happened to them. Most April Fool jokes are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone. The most clever April Fool joke is the one where everyone laughs, especially the person upon whom the joke is played. Attaching a small piece of tape to the mouseball so it does not work. Setting the alarm clock ahead one hour and allowing the victim to think they have slept in.