April Fools' Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a day for pranks and jokes across many countries. Its origins are debated, with links to medieval France and spring festivals. Different European countries have unique traditions for celebrating, such as the 'Poisson d’Avril' in France and 'Gowkie Day' in Scotland. Media outlets also participate by creating elaborate hoaxes. The day is marked by humor and silliness, but caution is advised against believing everything. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)