2. History
Some historians believe the break could have been first introduced in France and might be related to a calendar change in the 16th century once the Gregorian calendar was accepted and New Year’s Day moved from April 1 to January 1.
When some French residents refused to accept the change, these were frequently referred to as April fools.
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