April Fools’ Day—always falling on April 1—has been celebrated for centuries. But how did the day of pranks and hijinks begin? It is believed that the origin of April Fools' Day dates all the way back ...

The first of April comes and goes quickly without many of us realizing it (unless we've been pranked). Before we know it, we're well into April when suddenly, we realize: "I missed April Fools' Day!" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Real Housewives of New York City" alumna Bethenny Frankel is not a big fan of April Fools' Day. One reason she's not a supporter ...

Happy April Fools' Day 2026: Every year, April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1, and this year, it falls on a Wednesday. The festival is marked with practical jokes, harmless pranks, and elaborate ...

So far today you’ve put toothpaste in your kid’s Oreos, brought mayo-filled Krispy Kremes to your co-workers, and placed a rubber band around the faucet sprayer as a surprise for your spouse. “It’s ...

There probably have been practical jokers since the beginning of time. But April Fools' Day on April 1 is when many let their inner joker go wild. While the origins of the day are shrouded in mystery, ...

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social ...

April Fools' Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1. The exact origins of the holiday are uncertain, but it is often linked to France's calendar change in the 1500s. Hooters, which was incorporated on ...

The exact origin of April Fools' Day is unknown, but one theory links it to France's 1582 calendar change. The tradition gained popularity in Britain during the 18th century and later spread to ...

Several restaurant chains are offering real food deals and discounts for April Fools' Day 2026. Hooters, which was founded on April Fools' Day in 1983, is offering a wing special to celebrate its ...

"Real Housewives of New York City" alumna Bethenny Frankel is not a big fan of April Fools' Day. One reason she's not a supporter of the unofficial holiday is that "I scare easily," she told USA TODAY ...