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My name is Samantha Ramirez, i am 15 years old and my birthday is on September 30. I enjoy playing soccer and practicing my flag work.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Aprils Fools Day

When is April fools day?

April fools day is on Wednesday April 1.

What is the purpose of April fools day?

The custom of playing practical jokes on friends was a part of the celebrations.

What are a few theories behind April fools day?

April fool’s day was provided by Joseph Boskin a professor of History at Boston University, he explained that the practice began during the reign of Constantine when a group of court jesters and fools told the Roman emperor that they could do a better job of running the empire. Constantine, amused, allowed a jester named Kugel to be king for 1 day. Kugel passed an edict calling for absurdity on that day, and the custom became an annual event.


What are a few pros and cons of April fools day?   

One pro for April fool’s day is that you get to have fun. One con is that they can get hurt not only physically to but emotionally.

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