April Fools' DayCategory : Events
April Fool is the gullible person who is tricked on April 1, which is a day when it should be allowed to fool each other. The custom is widespread throughout Europe and North America.
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Maundy Thursday (H)Category : Holidays
Maundy Thursday (Holiday)
Maundy Thursday is the Christian celebration of Jesus' last meal with the disciples before the crucifixion, and thus the introduction of the Lord's Supper. The word means "cleansing Thursday", and comes from the Norse skíra, "cleanse" (sker = clean). Maundy Thursday is a public holiday that is celebrated on the last Thursday before Easter. The earliest date for Maundy Thursday is March 19 and the latest is April 22.
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