One of the most light hearted days of the year, the origin of the April Fool’s Day is not very clear. Among the many theories on the possible origin of the Day, the one that says it stems from the adaptation of a new calendar seems closer to truth.
It is believed that in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the Gregorian Calendar to replace the old Julian Calendar. According to the new calendar 1 January was considered first day of the year, while the old one still observed 1 April as the first day. So those who stuck to the old calendar were often ridiculed by people of new calendar.
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It is believed that in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the Gregorian Calendar to replace the old Julian Calendar. According to the new calendar 1 January was considered first day of the year, while the old one still observed 1 April as the first day. So those who stuck to the old calendar were often ridiculed by people of new calendar.
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