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In the 16th-century France New Year`s Day was observed on April 1 and celebrated in much the same way as it is today - with parties into the late hours of the night. In 1562 Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar, and the new year fell on January 1. Some people, however, didn't believe the change in the date and continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Others played tricks on them and called them "April fools." They sent them on a "fool's errand" or tried to make them believe that something false was true. From that time on Humor Day people play tricks on their friends and have fun. Ukrainians love the holiday very much and even arrange special festivals, devoted to it. One of those takes place in Odessa – the capital of humor.