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What foreign festivals are there in April?

Foreign festivals in April are:

1 and April 1: International April Fool's Day, April Fool's Day and Humor Day. April Fool's Day is April 1 day of Gregorian calendar, which is a popular folk festival in the west since19th century.

2.4 15: Africa Freedom Day, the anniversary of African people's struggle for independence and freedom.

3. April 17: World Hemophilia Day, commemorating the contribution of Canadian-born Mr. Frank Shunabo, the founder of the World Hemophilia Alliance, and arousing the public's correct understanding of hemophilia.

April 2 1: National Entrepreneur Activity Day, which enhanced the communication between enterprises and pinned the hope of the state on enterprises.

5. April 27th: Sister City Day, commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of sister cities and twin cities in many cities.

Extended data:

1. Western festivals refer to the festivals of the year in western countries. Including Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, American Independence Day, April Fool's Day and Mother's Day.

April is the fourth month of the solar calendar year, and it is also the first abortion in the whole year, with 30 days. In the northern hemisphere, April is the second month of spring, and this month's solar terms are Qingming and Grain Rain. April in English comes from the word aperire, which means "open", which may mean that plants begin to grow in spring.

3、? According to the research of British historians, the origin of April Fool's Day comes from the Indian Buddhist proverb "Reach the other shore". The Encyclopedia Britannica recorded that "April Fool's Day" was a deceptive festival, which only appeared after the religious revolution in15th century.

April Festival in Seville marks the beginning of summer in Spain. During the carnival, people can feel the rich Spanish customs. Seville people celebrated with fireworks and entered the hot summer day.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia _ April Baidu Encyclopedia _ Western Festival