Project 3.1 Research 1

Theme
society & culture(festival)


April Fool Day
April Fools' Day  is celebrated on April 1 every year. April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated in various countries as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other called April fools.

Fools' Day is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.



History
The commonly accepted origin of April Fool's Day involves changes in the calendar. At one time, the New Year celebration began on March 25 and ended on April 1. However, in 1582, King Charles IX adopted the Gregorian calendar and accepted the beginning of the new year as January 1. Those who refused to acknowledge the new date or simply forgot received foolish gifts and invitations to nonexistent parties. The butt of such a prank was known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish."

Observances Around the World
April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.Today's society is very hurry and tensity ,so maybe have one day ,everybody can do something funny behavior or jokes,forgot pressure..

Problem Statement & Issue

Today's society is very hurry and tensity ,so maybe have one day ,everybody can do 

something funny behavior or jokes,forgot pressure.

Research Findings
April fool day, let the world more happy,peace,interactive.

Image:

In Ukraine .  April Fool's Day Parade

Istanbul, Turkey. April Fool's Day Parade

Istanbul, Turkey . April Fool's Day Parade

Reference :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html

http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/other/aprlfool.html
http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2003-11/10/content_1169962.htm