*What is April fools day? * It is a fun day. A day to play pranks (trastadas)on friends. * You can also tell jokes. * This holiday is celebrated in many different countries such as England, the USA, Canada, Australia and Brazil *History of April Fools Day *Many people think is comes from the change to the French (frances) calendar. *In the past (pasado), New year started around April 1st. *But in the year 1564 the calendar was changed. January 1st became the New Year. *Some people didnt like the change and still celebrated New Years on April 1st. *These people were called fools (tontos). *It became normal to play jokes on these people on April 1st. *For example people would stick paper fish to their backs. *April Fools Around the World *In the United States pranks last all day, but in other countries pranks can only be played in the morning. *In Scotland April Fools is called Hunt- the-Gowk Day. *In Denmark April Fools is celebrated on May 1st and is called Maj-Kat. *In Spanish speaking counties such as Spain and Mexico April Fools is celebrated on December 28th the Day of Holy Innocents. *In Portugal they celebrate by throwing flour in their friends' faces. *Put food coloring in milk. *Superglue coins to a floor.