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While many anglophone countries welcome Easter with bunnies and egg hunts, en France, the celebration takes on a distinctly charming and spiritual flavor. French Easter—Pâques—is a blend of faith, folklore, and gourmandise (indulgence), wrapped in centuries-old traditions.

April Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a lighthearted tradition rooted in trickery and humor. While it’s known for jokes and pranks, the day has taken many forms across cultures—and in modern times, even public figures like Andrew Tate have stirred global attention with their own brand of online chaos. Here’s a look at fascinating global April Fools’ traditions, legendary pranks that made history, and how figures like Tate reflect the current landscape of influence and controversy.