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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.

The story of Lent and when the Christian observance officially ends

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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)

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

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 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

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

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 will be sold in pubs on St Patrick’s Day 2023

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Hay Festival announces 2022 line-up including Benedict Cumberbatch

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)

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