
For centuries, April 1st has been a day marked by hoaxes and practical jokes played on people around the world. France is no exception to this world-wide tradition, and in fact many people think April Fools’ Day originated in France. Today in France, those who are fooled on April 1 are called the “Poisson d’Avril” (the April Fish). A common prank (especially among school-aged children) is to place a paper fish on the back of an unsuspecting...