What is April Fool's Day considered globally?

Exploring the Origins and Traditions of April Fools Day

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A government holiday
An official holiday
An unofficial holiday
A religious celebration
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural event is suggested to have inspired April Fool's Day?
The autumn equinox
The winter solstice
The vernal equinox
The summer solstice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Roman celebration of Hilaria about?
The new year
The end of winter
The harvest season
The beginning of spring
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did France switch to the Gregorian calendar?
1492
1704
1582
1601
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What symbolized a 'foolish fish' in the April Fool's tradition?
A paper cat
A paper bird
A paper fish
A paper dog
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the April Fool's Day tradition of putting a paper fish on someone's back signify?
Wisdom
Foolishness
Luck
Strength
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'gaukey day' also known as?
Trick the gowk
Hunt the gowk
Fish the gowk
Catch the gowk
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