Beware: April Fools' Day, every prankster's favorite day, is nearly upon us. The unofficial holiday encourages pulling light-hearted pranks, practical jokes, hoaxes or hijinks on others.

People have always been stymied about the origins of April Fools' Day, dating all the way back to the late Middle Ages (as far as academics could confidently say). In 1760, the parody periodical ...

While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even major brands joining in on the fun. But where did this tradition of playful ...

These sneaky online April Fools’ pranks for Facebook (now known as Meta) are fun, harmless ways to cause a little social media mayhem for April Fools’ Day. You can pull some of these easy ...

Pranks, jokes and hoaxes are all part of the April Fools' Day tradition.How did it get started? No one really knows for sure.Calendar changeSome historians speculate it dates all the way back to 1582.

There's so much to love about April. The fourth month of the year ushers in spring weather, pretty flowers and April Fools' Day, which lands on Tuesday, April 1. However you plan to celebrate the ...

Along with warmer weather and the return of outdoor activities, spring brings all kinds of delights like flowers, Easter and everyone's favorite prank-filled holiday: April Fools' Day. Unlike the ...

Jokesters, internet influencers, athletes, and even big-name companies will soon launch a barrage of comedic events and faux product launches, all in the name of a good time on April Fools' Day.