April first is probably the most random holiday ever created. What is referred to in the US as April Fool's Day is here known as Le Poisson d'Avril (the fish of April). Instead of shouting, "April Fools!" after playing a prank, the French will either tape a paper fish on you or just shout, "Poisson d'Avril!"
Unfortunately, none of the pranks I witnessed today were entertaining enough to bother retelling.
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