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April Fool's day sometimes called "All Fool's Day" some believe was originated in France in 1582 but there really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Prior to 1582, the new year was celebrated for eight days beginning on March 25 and ended on April 1. Charles IX introduced the Gregorian Calendar and New Year's Day was moved to January 1. Communications beginning what they were in the days when news traveled by foot allot of people didn't receive the news for several years. People refused to accept the new calendar and still celebrated new year's on April 1. Those people were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes. The harassment continued and over time a tradition of pranking people on the first day of April. April Fool's eventually spread throughout the world. In Scotland April Fool's Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks and the origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to this observance.
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