Can you pick the surprising alternatives to April Fools' Day which were rumored to have been historically, and foolishly, celebrated around the world in bygone days?
This holiday recalled the significant and slightly disgusting reign of Shagga the Slobberer, who left quite a mess at his wedding banquet. It is said that his mother, Dolfa the Dribbler, could at least have taught him some manners. 60 AD
In ancient Paphlagonia, during the reign of King Equinas, a chance encounter between two long-tailed animals led to an exciting new breeding fashion celebrated with rides the length and breadth of the realm. c. 640 BC
Way back in the Stone Age, Ugg the caveman was successful in creating a drill of great power, astonishing his mates. Those who celebrated this day in his memory were reminded to wear the Sacred Belt of Accessories at all times. C. 50000 BC
In the Old West, the citizens of Tumbleweed, which aptly became a ghost town, celebrated this day marked by the apparitions of gunslingers. 1893
This special day was meant to be celebrated by students in the northern Canadian region of Coldhalla in honor of the winter season. Unfortunately, classes were cancelled due to snow that day, so the kids just had snowball fights at home. c. 1840
In the Renaissance Era, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello dedicated this day to their lesser known counterpart, known for her ability to communicate with the public. Tragically, their enemies would go on to shred most of her treasured records. 1515
During the reign of Aerys II the Mad, he ordered the people to celebrate Christmas eight months early, or he would torch their homes with burning logs. Some folk still celebrate Christmas at this time for fear of retribution. 1441
This lesser-known holiday was “celebrated” in workhouses in southeast England for much of the 1830s, until a young orphan spoiled it all with his excessive demands. He claimed that the conditions of the holiday were laborious to a point. 1830
This wondrous day recalls the accidental, yet fortuitous creation of said upholstery by Sir Lancelot, who inadvertently removed the fourth leg of a chair while challenging his rival to a duel. Fortunately it worked quite well as his own lance... 700 AD
This day marks the incredible feat of Jim Smith of Hartlepool, who managed to somehow correctly predict all the football scores one year, including such lesser known ties as Grimsby vs Stockport. 1997
A popular holiday in the music industry for over 30 years, this holiday first came about when the people were encouraged by a band of musicians to ‘get down on it’. 1981
Many historians have tried to uncover the meaning of this ancient holiday dating back to Norman times, but no one has ever managed to thread the reasons behind the event together. Or sew it would seam. 1069 AD
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