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April Fools’ Day takes place on 1 April every year and is celebrated around the world.

What day is April Fools' Day 2023? plus history and ideas for pranks

People, among them local Russians and recently arrived Ukrainian refugees, celebrate Orthodox Easter Sunday mass at the Russian Orthodox St. George Monastery, on April 24, 2022 in Goetschendorf, Germany.
People, among them local Russians and recently arrived Ukrainian refugees, celebrate Orthodox Easter Sunday mass at the Russian Orthodox St. George Monastery, on April 24, 2022 in Goetschendorf, Germany.

The story of Lent and when the Christian observance officially ends

(Image: Disney+)
(Image: Disney+)

The full list of episode release dates for The Mandalorian season 3

The word woke has been used with increasing frequency over the past few years (Photo: Shutterstock)
The word woke has been used with increasing frequency over the past few years (Photo: Shutterstock)

What does the word woke mean?

Germany - Europe’s largest economy - is expected to pass a bill to legalise the recreational use of cannabis in the coming weeks
Germany - Europe’s largest economy - is expected to pass a bill to legalise the recreational use of cannabis in the coming weeks

All of the nations where cannabis is decriminalised

Wadhurst in East Sussex been named as the overall best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide (Photo: PA)
Wadhurst in East Sussex been named as the overall best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide (Photo: PA)

Wadhurst named best places to live in the UK for 2023

Thai Muslims release hundred of balloons after a morning prayer marking the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-fitr
Thai Muslims release hundred of balloons after a morning prayer marking the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-fitr

Explainer How to wish someone a Happy Eid and date of Muslim celebration in 2023

‘Culture of denial’: key findings from damning Met Police review

The event is a global celebration marking the United Nations International Day of Happiness
The event is a global celebration marking the United Nations International Day of Happiness

How you can get involved in International Day of Happiness 2023

Regions outside London to get almost £60m in arts and culture funding

St Patrick’s Day 2023: 3 cocktails to celebrate with

This is how many pints - including Guinness - will be sold in pubs across the UK on St Patrick’s Day
This is how many pints - including Guinness - will be sold in pubs across the UK on St Patrick’s Day

This is how many pints will be sold in pubs on St Patrick’s Day 2023

This is when Red Nose Day started and how it is linked to Comic Relief
This is when Red Nose Day started and how it is linked to Comic Relief

Red Nose Day facts: when did it start and who founded it?

Thai Muslims release hundred of balloons after a morning prayer marking the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-fitr outside Pattani mosque on October 13, 2007 in Pattani, Thailand.
Thai Muslims release hundred of balloons after a morning prayer marking the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-fitr outside Pattani mosque on October 13, 2007 in Pattani, Thailand.

Explainer How to wish someone an Eid Mubarak and what the greeting means

Ramadan is sacred to Muslims because it is during that month that tradition says the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.
Ramadan is sacred to Muslims because it is during that month that tradition says the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.

Explainer When does Ramadan start and end in 2023 and when is Eid?

Blue Monday is now 40 years old (image: Getty Images)
Blue Monday is now 40 years old (image: Getty Images)

Blue Monday turns 40 - how New Order are marking track’s anniversary

These are star sign dates, and symbols and their meanings, for every month of the year.
These are star sign dates, and symbols and their meanings, for every month of the year.

What zodiac sign is March? Star sign dates for every month

Many people wear daffodils on St. David’s Day, he national flower of Wales (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Many people wear daffodils on St. David’s Day, he national flower of Wales (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

St. David’s Day traditions explained, and why it’s not a holiday - yet

World Book Day aims to promote books and the joy of reading among kids and young adults (image: Adobe)
World Book Day aims to promote books and the joy of reading among kids and young adults (image: Adobe)

World Book Day 2023: costume ideas and special edition books explained

The popular festival of colours falls in March for 2022
The popular festival of colours falls in March for 2022

Explainer When is Holi 2023? Date of Festival of Love, meaning and UK events

Steve Phillips has resigned as the WRU chief executive. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Steve Phillips has resigned as the WRU chief executive. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Explainer Welsh Rugby Union chief exec resigns amid claims of ‘toxic culture’

Lunar New Year is celebrated by many countries in Asia. (Getty Images)
Lunar New Year is celebrated by many countries in Asia. (Getty Images)

Lunar New Year: date and traditions of festival explained

Robert Burns is considered to be Scotland’s national poet (image: Getty Images)
Robert Burns is considered to be Scotland’s national poet (image: Getty Images)

What you can expect to find in a traditional Burns Night supper

Grace Jones has been added to the lineup of Bluedot Festival 2023. (Credit: Getty Images)
Grace Jones has been added to the lineup of Bluedot Festival 2023. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer Grace Jones announced as headliner for Bluedot Festival 2023

Best Chinese New Year 2023 presents - and things you should never give in the Lunar New Year.
Best Chinese New Year 2023 presents - and things you should never give in the Lunar New Year.

Chinese New Year gifts: best presents and things you should never give

Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis leads a Feast of the Epiphany service at Greek Orthodox Church of St Michael the Archangel on January 9, 2022 in Margate, England.
Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis leads a Feast of the Epiphany service at Greek Orthodox Church of St Michael the Archangel on January 9, 2022 in Margate, England.

Explainer Epiphany 2023: Christian celebration explained

Saying goodbye to Christmas is never easy, but tradition says we have to do so this week (image: Getty Images)
Saying goodbye to Christmas is never easy, but tradition says we have to do so this week (image: Getty Images)

When you should take your Christmas tree down, according to tradition

Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga predicted that the Earth’s orbit will change in 2023.
Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga predicted that the Earth’s orbit will change in 2023.

Baba Vanga predictions list 2023: what are they?

There are some forecasts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as the Pope and Donald Trump, in the 2023 Old Moore’s Almanac.
There are some forecasts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as the Pope and Donald Trump, in the 2023 Old Moore’s Almanac.

Old Moore’s Almanac 2023 predictions list: what are they?

23 funny and inspirational quotes to help wish people a happy new year 2023.
23 funny and inspirational quotes to help wish people a happy new year 2023.

New year quotes 2023: 23 funny and inspirational quotes

Freedom Square, Brno
Freedom Square, Brno

48 hours in Brno: how to spend a weekend in the Czech city

St Andrew’s death inspired the Scottish flag - the Saltire (image: Shutterstock)
St Andrew’s death inspired the Scottish flag - the Saltire (image: Shutterstock)

How St Andrew became Scotland’s patron saint - bank holiday facts

Replicas of the official Nobel Peace Prize gold medal.
Replicas of the official Nobel Peace Prize gold medal.

Nobel Prize 2022: what are the prizes, what is the prize money?

The date of Yom Kippur 2022, why people fast and greetings

Goddess Durga is celebrated in the Hindu festival Navratri
Goddess Durga is celebrated in the Hindu festival Navratri

Navratri 2022: the Hindu festival explained

Men make adjustments on an umbrella equiped with lights before the start of a religious procession on the occasion of 'Dussehra' festival in Allahabad on September 21, 2022
Men make adjustments on an umbrella equiped with lights before the start of a religious procession on the occasion of 'Dussehra' festival in Allahabad on September 21, 2022

This year’s date of Indian festival Dussehra - and how it’s celebrated

Chunkz will be playing in this year’s Sidemen Charity Football Match. Credit: Getty Images
Chunkz will be playing in this year’s Sidemen Charity Football Match. Credit: Getty Images

Who is Chunkz? Real name, net worth and career of YouTube sensation

Lizzo performs onstage during Global Citizen Live, New York on September 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Lizzo performs onstage during Global Citizen Live, New York on September 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Lizzo GRRRLS: has the singer changed the lyrics to her new song?

A demonstrator holding a sign which says ‘TERFs don’t speak for me’ (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
A demonstrator holding a sign which says ‘TERFs don’t speak for me’ (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

What is a ‘TERF’? Meaning of the term explained - is JK Rowling one?

Whit Monday is a Christian festival celebrated a day after Pentecost Sunday
Whit Monday is a Christian festival celebrated a day after Pentecost Sunday

The history of Whit Monday and how it is celebrated around the world

A Samaritan priest kisses the Torah scroll as worshippers gather to pray on top of Mount Gerizim, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus, at dawn on June 24, 2018 during celebrations of Shavuot
A Samaritan priest kisses the Torah scroll as worshippers gather to pray on top of Mount Gerizim, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus, at dawn on June 24, 2018 during celebrations of Shavuot

5 ways Shavuot is observed - and the meaning behind the Jewish holiday

Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for PMQs on 25 May as the Sue Gray Report into ‘Partygate’ is made public (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for PMQs on 25 May as the Sue Gray Report into ‘Partygate’ is made public (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Sue Gray report: summary of findings on Boris Johnson and government

The Chelsea Flower Show will take place in May 2022.
The Chelsea Flower Show will take place in May 2022.

When is RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022? Dates and how to get tickets

Trevor Strnad was the vocalist for Black Dahlia Murder, as well as one of the original founding members (Photo: Instagram/@brandonellisgtr)
Trevor Strnad was the vocalist for Black Dahlia Murder, as well as one of the original founding members (Photo: Instagram/@brandonellisgtr)

Trevor Strnad: who was Black Dahlia Murder singer who has died age 41

A view of a giant Vesak day display featuring a seated Buddha during the annual Buddhist festival of Vesak in Colombo
A view of a giant Vesak day display featuring a seated Buddha during the annual Buddhist festival of Vesak in Colombo

Vesak Day 2022: The dates and history of the Buddhist festival

Israeli youths dressed in memorabilia depicting the Israeli flag watch fireworks over the centre of Jerusalem
Israeli youths dressed in memorabilia depicting the Israeli flag watch fireworks over the centre of Jerusalem

Yom HaAtzmaut: the Israeli Independence Day and its celebrations

Ballet Folklorico dancers from East Picacho Elementary School perform during the Cinco de Mayo in New Mexico, 2017 (Photo: PAUL RATJE/AFP via Getty Images)
Ballet Folklorico dancers from East Picacho Elementary School perform during the Cinco de Mayo in New Mexico, 2017 (Photo: PAUL RATJE/AFP via Getty Images)

Cinco de Mayo 2022: Mexican festival meaning and traditions explai

Maypole dancing is a traditional May day activity.
Maypole dancing is a traditional May day activity.

What is May Day? 2022 date, meaning, and when is bank holiday

International Dance Day is a celebration of all types of dance, and was created to recognise how the act of dancing can break cultural barriers. Pictured are Pakistani dancers performing during a previous event.
International Dance Day is a celebration of all types of dance, and was created to recognise how the act of dancing can break cultural barriers. Pictured are Pakistani dancers performing during a previous event.

International Dance Day 2022: what is event and how is it celebrated?

A shopkeeper in Jerusalem hangs a star and crescent - a symbol of Islam - ahead of Ramadan. (Credit: Getty Images)
A shopkeeper in Jerusalem hangs a star and crescent - a symbol of Islam - ahead of Ramadan. (Credit: Getty Images)

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Ramadan diaries: Muslims share their experiences of the holy month

The 23 April is William Shakespeare Day.
The 23 April is William Shakespeare Day.

William Shakespeare Day: his life, plays and famous quotes explained

A man dressed as St George during the St George’s Day parade in London.
A man dressed as St George during the St George’s Day parade in London.

St George’s Day 2022: is it a bank holiday - parades and activities

Is discussing money taboo around the world?
Is discussing money taboo around the world?

Why is money taboo in the UK and how is it discussed around the world?

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be among famous faces attending the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, better known as the Hay Festival.
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be among famous faces attending the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, better known as the Hay Festival.

Hay Festival announces 2022 line-up including Benedict Cumberbatch

Tattoos have played a part in culture since ancient times
Tattoos have played a part in culture since ancient times

How cultural tattoos developed over time and what they mean

Have you heard of mask fishing? (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Have you heard of mask fishing? (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

What is mask fishing? Phrase explained and where TikTok term came from

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