Although the day, also called All Fools' Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. read more
Photo credit: Shutterstock. The prevailing theory is a tale of two calendars. read more
But the celebration of this day has died out in favor of April Fools' Day. Nevertheless, on the Spanish island of Menorca, Dia d'enganyar ("Fooling day") is celebrated on April 1 because Menorca was a British possession during part of the 18th century. read more