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Word for Wednesday: Fool

Yesterday was the 1st April. Since the medieval times the first day of April has been host to all manner of jokes, pranks and hoaxes. April Fools’ or All Fools’ Day is an informal holiday celebrated annually. For one day, one is allowed and frankly, expected to play pranks or jokes on your friends, family or workmates – and so you can expect the same in return! Anyone playing April fool’s pranks after midday is considered the ‘April Fool’ and the joke is on them, so to speak. Although in our experience, the joking has carried on long into the day. April fools day is recognized in most European cultures, and is therefore celebrated in a colourful a...

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