April Fools’ Day

April Fools’ Day

Prepared by Roger Walter

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the origin of this celebration

has been popular since the 19th century

playing practical jokes

April Fools' Day is celebrated every year on April 1 by . The jokes and their victims are called April fools.
Some newspapers, magazines, and other media report fake stories, which are or below the news section in small letters.
Even though this day , it is not a public holiday in any country. It is believed that is the Roman festival of Hilaria.

Source: Wikipedia

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Vocabulary

below Trans. IMG
- in a lower place; down
century Trans. IMG
- a period of 100 years
even though Trans. IMG
- despite the fact that; although
fake Trans. IMG
- not true; false
fool Trans. IMG
- stupid or ridiculous person
holiday Trans. IMG
- celebratory day; vacation
practical joke Trans. IMG
- joke played on someone, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment

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