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APRIL FOOLS DAY [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Culture (General)
OBS

April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day (sometimes called All Fools' Day) is an annual custom on April 1, consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes.

OBS

Although popular since the 19th century, the day is not a public holiday in any country.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Culture (Généralités)
OBS

Le premier avril n'est pas une fête à proprement parler mais plutôt une journée consacrée à l'humour et aux facéties.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
  • Cultura (Generalidades)
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