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Modern Day Myths, Wednesday
"Today is 'April Fools', a day where it is common to pull pranks and tricks upon your friends and family," Thor began, "but given the events of the past few weeks, I feel it would be in poor taste for me to attempt some sort of trick on you, my students. Besides, such things are more within the purview of my brother. But I thought we might discuss some of the theories as to the origin of the day."
One theory has to do with the adoption of a new style of calendar in the 'western world'- the New Year was previously celebrated at the beginning of April, but the new calendar adopted the January 1st date that we are familiar with today. Thus, people who still attempted to celebrate the new year on April 1st were deemed 'fools' for forgetting about the change. Another theory claims it has to do with being 'fooled' by rapidly shifting weather patterns- one day you have warm spring weather, and perhaps the next it is snowing, as if winter is still here.
Yet another theory is that it has to do with an ancient festival deemed Hilaria, meant to symbolize the end of winter. Whatever the reason, the jokes played on this day can range from those that bring a smile to others' faces, to those that seem upsetting and cruel. If you feel you must participate in this day's revelry, please limit yourselves to the former." Not that he really had any fear of any of his students being deliberately cruel, but. It had to be said.
One theory has to do with the adoption of a new style of calendar in the 'western world'- the New Year was previously celebrated at the beginning of April, but the new calendar adopted the January 1st date that we are familiar with today. Thus, people who still attempted to celebrate the new year on April 1st were deemed 'fools' for forgetting about the change. Another theory claims it has to do with being 'fooled' by rapidly shifting weather patterns- one day you have warm spring weather, and perhaps the next it is snowing, as if winter is still here.
Yet another theory is that it has to do with an ancient festival deemed Hilaria, meant to symbolize the end of winter. Whatever the reason, the jokes played on this day can range from those that bring a smile to others' faces, to those that seem upsetting and cruel. If you feel you must participate in this day's revelry, please limit yourselves to the former." Not that he really had any fear of any of his students being deliberately cruel, but. It had to be said.