Here in France April Fool's day is known as 'Poisson d'avril', literally 'April's fish'. The origins of linking the 1st of April to a fish seem obscure. Perhaps it is to do with the christian symbol of the fish. One thing that is for sure is that one practical joke played on this day is to stick a picture of a fish on the back of your victim, without them knowing of course. A bit more gentle than the 'kick me' sign we used to stick on our friends backs at school.
During the day the various media run fake stories mixed in with the regular news, just like in the UK. Here is one example concerning our upcoming Royal wedding
I wonder what others they will come up with?
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