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The Origins of April Fools’ Day – Plus a Special Deal
Every year on April 1st, pranksters around the world pull off jokes, with friends, colleagues, and even entire companies in on the fun. But how did April Fools’ Day actually begin? And are Steve and Andrew the ultimate pranksters or is the joke on us? Read on to find out…
How Did April Fools’ Day Start?
The exact origins of April Fools’ Day are not known for sure, but historians have a few theories. One of the most popular explanations goes back to 16th-century France when the calendar switched from the Julian system to the Gregorian calendar we use today. Before the change, the new year was celebrated after Easter or around April 1st, but after the transition, New Year’s Day officially moved to January 1st. Those who continued to celebrate in April were playfully mocked as "April fools."
People began playing pranks, telling jokes, and sending each other on “fool’s errands”, such as going to find something that didn’t exist. The practice spread and became a time-honoured tradition!
Others believe April Fools’ Day dates back even further to ancient Roman festivals like Hilaria, where people would dress up in disguises and mock each other, or the Indian festival Holi, which takes place around this time as well and celebrates spring. Regardless of its true origins, April Fools’ Day has become a global tradition, with everyone from media outlets to major brands getting in on the fun.
Cardzilla’s April Fools’ Day Special
At Cardzilla, we enjoy a good laugh, but we are serious about great deals. This April Fools’ Day, we are offering a special promotion – order 250gsm DL flyers and pay business card prices. This one is no joke!
That’s right, order our high quality 350gsm DL flyers up to a maximum quantity of 2000 and you’ll pay business card prices. But hurry – this offer is only available until we come to our senses!
No tricks, no fools, just a great deal to help you promote your business. Contact Cardzilla today to take advantage of this offer before it disappears!