The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of ...

Here's what to know about the mystery-shrouded origins of April Fools' Day and some food deals and discounts to score this ...

Think of April Fools’ Day as the world’s oldest, longestrunning “inside joke”—a day when truth is optional and the punchline is king. But perhaps the greatest prank of all is that, centuries later, ...

From Ancient Rome to The Festival of Colors According to some, it has its roots in the ancient Roman holiday of Hilaria, which was celebrated at the end of March. During the Hilaria people played ...

April Fools' Day is just around the corner. This year, the holiday, which is not a federal or national holiday but widely ...

Across decades, Madison’s newspapers have played April 1 pranks on the city, eliciting laughs, groans, the threat of a lawsuit — and, once, a visit from the FBI.

The history of April Fools’ Day proves there’s more to this holiday than just pranks. (Well, sort of.) ...

With St. Patrick's Day in the rearview mirror, April will be here before you know it. The fourth month of the year brings all kinds of spring activities, like getting outside to enjoy the return of ...