What children think of Fool’s Day

Apr 04, 2008

Tuesday April 1 was Fool’s Day. This day is celebrated all over the world as April Fools' Day. Practices on this day include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.

Tuesday April 1 was Fool’s Day. This day is celebrated all over the world as April Fools' Day. Practices on this day include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things. Christine Kintu asked some children what they think of the day

I don’t like the day and I don’t enjoy it. People tell lies yet it is very bad to tell lies. The priest tells us not to tell lies. He says God does not like lies. I have decided to follow the Church rules, because God is not interested in lies and wants us to follow church rules.
Jordan Niwamanya, 12, P.6

I enjoy the day because we also make fun of some people. This year, my friends and I got pieces of chalk and wrapped them in sweet papers. We gave them to our class teacher. Since it was Fool’s Day, he just laughed. It was a big joke. It can be bad for some and yet enjoyable to others. But if a joke is bad, it can land you into trouble.
Daphine Nankunda, P6, Kampala Juniour Academy

I enjoy the day. We are fooled and that is part of learning because it tests peoples’ intelligence and helps them to be alert. It tests how you remember dates and how fast you can remember.
Phillip Nsubuga, 11, P6

I don’t like the day. I don’t think it is worth celebrating, otherwise, we would not believe what the teachers teach us on that day. I just don’t enjoy it.
Ivy Naggawi, P5B, Kampala Juniour Academy

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