April Fool's Day
The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1.
Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1.
These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.
This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.
In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.
In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.
In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."
In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.
The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring.
So, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you.
What a way to start my day! April fool..... Koaz I was super piss off by my boss. So many incident had happen. Guess what, for the pass few week I had being coming off office late, 845am - 9am, and he came and spoke to me. "Alvin why are you always late, office start work at 830am." Just this morning, "Alvin can I have my work done NOW, you have a deadline to meet." Look at this comment, what you feel... Alvin you dont have any working ethic.... SORRY BOSS for being late and being SLOW.
DID YOU KNOW?
But did you all know. For the pass 1 month I have being working till 8pm, why to rush all his projects. As I say, my working hours start from 830am to 545pm.
And why am I slow? If you people know me... Do u think I am slow? Koaz... He gave me a work at 530pm. And tt is not just a work? Its a project! What he expect? Work OT AGAIN for him. No way! Just this morning walk up to me "Where is my work?" 530pm - 845am = 20hrs.
Look at this, I have work in this company for nearly 3 years. "AND WHERE IS MY PAY INCREMENT!"
Hahhahaha felt so relax now! Just cant take this type of leadership. Ppl who is reading this, trust me..... If I am ur boss, I practise flexiblity!
I believe its time to move on in LIFE.
Anyway... I am so excited cause Easter is coming and I am serving a way way way way way way better BOSS than this earthly Boss.
Note: This is not an April Fool's Joke.
