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" . . There are several theories regarding the origin of April Fools' Day, and none of them are 100% definitive. However, one does stand above the rest: The Museum of Hoaxes explains that in 1564, King Charles IX of France passed a law that changed the beginning of the year from April 1 to January 1.
News of the change traveled slowly. Those who were either misinformed or slow to make the adjustments still celebrated the New Year on April 1. As a result, they were mocked and pranks were pulled.
The urban legend experts at Snopes.com note that several other theories are worth considering. Some believe that the day falls on April 1 because of the arrival of spring, when "nature 'fools' mankind with fickle weather." Another possibility: The holiday "is thought to commemorate the fruitless mission of the rook (the European crow), who was sent out in search of land from Noah's flood-encircled ark." . . ."
