The term 'poisson d'avril' refers to the French celebration of April Fool's Day, during which children play pranks by attaching paper fish to their classmates. This custom likely stems from historical shifts in the calendar due to the Edict of Roussillon in 1564, which changed New Year's Day to January 1st. Although the precise origins of using fish remain unclear, it likely relates to the tradition of gift-giving during this period, originally associated with springtime celebrations. Today, French media also participates in the fun with humorous stories.
The tradition of 'poisson d'avril' in France transforms April 1st into a day of playful jokes, where children stick paper fish on their classmates' backs and media outlets indulge in light-hearted hoaxes.
French traditions surrounding 'poisson d'avril' link back to the Edict of Roussillon from 1564, when the new year was moved from March 25th to January 1st, inspiring the evolution of practical jokes.
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