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With March coming to an end, it is almost time for April Fools' Day. Celebrated annually on April 1, the holiday ...

The origins of April Fools' Day remain unclear, but one popular theory traces it back to 16th-century France, when the ...

In this combination photo Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017, and Members of the Ukrainian community in Sacramento, Calif.

Ah, but every historian knows that all roads — and historical events — lead to Rome. Maybe April Fools’ Day is actually Roman, as they celebrated Hilaria. Besides its top-tier holiday name, you’d get ...

Jokesters, internet influencers, athletes, and even big-name companies will soon launch a barrage of comedic events and faux ...

Fool's Day will be celebrated across the globe on April 1. The history of April Fool's Day dates back to the 16th century in ...

Easter will be celebrated this year on the same day by Christians across all denominations on April 20 — a rare quirk of the ...