Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How it started

What is April Fools' Day? It always lands on April 1 and this is why pranks stop at 12pm plus how the tradition started. - www.watfordobserver.co.uk

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Little jokes are played on people and you're likely familiar with the main rule of the day which is that the pranks have to end at 12pm noon but why is that? To help you better understand April Fools' Day and its origins, the team at Slingo has answered some of the key questions you might have about the annual event. What is April Fools' Day? April Fools' is essentially a free pass to prank friends, families and colleagues on April 1 every year. Watch out for pranks on April Fools' Day (Image: Getty) When should pranks stop on April Fools' Day and what happens if you carry on? Jokes told or carried out on April Fools' Day should come to a stop once midday is here, the team at Slingo explains.

The idea is that you come clean for any jokes or pranks you did by midday or you'll be referred to as the April Fool. The team at Slingo said: "This rule has a range of theories, including the idea that the day honours the spirit of Folly, a force believed to be very powerful. "Because of this, the day.



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