900,128
Yes, it was when the Church changed its cadendar, but not all did and celebrated Easter later. They became the April fools... or something like that.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
5,104,931
I know it's been around since the start of the 18th century, but there are differing hypotheses as to how it started.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
1,712,676
So many fools, so little time.
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,543,727
Wasn't that the day Zillow launched?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
6,393,404
I will ignore the Fools and concentrate on the less foolish parts of life today and everyday.
but do still look forward to your answer Praful.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,345,091
I did at one time. It is not something I keep space in my brain to store.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Greg Large
Grove City, OH
54,940
I have to admit, this one got me - it actually came in yesterday - I know I am never at the pinnacle of fashion, but I thought this is rediculous - buy one pair of overwear get a pair of underwear free - very clever promotion, and it had me for about 2 minutes,
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Raj Taj
Lake Bluff, IL
2,684,009
I defer to Olga Simoncelli and A Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
5,772,575
Olga Simoncelli has the answer as to why I will be celebrating Easter next week also. We celebrated my mother's Easter (she was Catholic) and my father's Easter, (he was Russian Greek Orthodox). As a kid, I loved it. More chocolate! A
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
5,583,278
I don't know....but I do know today was a Blessed family day....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
7,836,134
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
2,178,603
No... I only know I seem to come across Fools nearly every day.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
938,537
I think it was started by a Scandinavian looking into a mirror and his name was purported to be:
LOOF LIRPA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
2,220,323
I do not know
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,230,068
I'll go with Olga Simoncelli's answer! I have no clue!
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
711,852
I do not have an answer to this one.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
644,025
I am a curious fellow, but not that curious.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,071,489
Bob Crane nailed this one!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,416,038
Looking out the window seeing snow means an April 2 fools day
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,800,082
I do not.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,216,398
Clueless and it does not bother me.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,622,432
I'm sure there are many blog posts about it in here written over the years.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,572,183
If I knew the origin, it could be a post.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
155,337
Here is an article that shares the history of the holiday - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-fools-tradition-popularized
The real question? How can we make sure it does not clash with Easter... that just seemed odd and I don't recall it happening in the past.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,164,294
It doesn't much matter. Today was about Easter for my family.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,988,007
I have heard the story but it has been awhile. Please refresh us.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,049,183
I hope this isn't a joke!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,502,998
Because Pope Gregory decided to change the calendar from starting on April 1 to January 1. Hence the name "Gregoran Calendar".
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
544,014
Results of elections
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,160,412
Praful, there are a few stories about how April fool's started. Happy April fool's day.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,390,620
Not without scrolling down or Googling it Praful Thakkar .
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
427,257
Seems like a good amount of logical answers already listed. I hope it was good for you anyway you think it started.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,882,355
I have no idea; however, much like day light savings it needs to end.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,127
564,494
1,045,440
I did know the answer but I am late to the party and its already been answered lol
4,936,677
Wow I have no idea but I am sure I will find out by some of the comments.
5,868,544
I do not know, but sure is full to pull pranks. I did not this year though.