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April Fool's Day Superstitions & Phobias

Aphrilophobics and katagelophobics beware - it seems that yet another April Fool's Day is always just around the corner. While a holiday that has made famous the Taco Liberty Bell, the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest, and the Left-Handed Whopper seems very modern and relatively new, you'd be surprised at all the history behind this pranking tradition.

Have you ever wondered...

...exactly how widespread in space and time the holiday is?
...why we have such a holiday at all, and why it takes place when it does?
...what the link is between April Fools and hunted gowks?
...which old-timey superstitious “cures” can help you deal with fear of April Fool's Day?
...just how much someone pulling a prank on you in public can really care about you?

HOLIDAY FOLKLORE, PHOBIAS AND FUN: Mythical Origins, Scientific Treatments and Superstitious “Cures” will share some of the ancient origins surrounding April Fool's Day, as well as some fascinating and humorous folklore superstitious “remedies” for holiday anxieties. It can also offer some modern techniques for helping victims of fear and superstition.

Holiday Folklore, Superstitions and Phobias

April Fool's Day Superstitions & Phobias

Have you ever wondered...