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"April 1st is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are the other three hundred and sixty-four days." Mark Twain

There's been so much abuse of the truth, deception, and erosion of our trust in each other that April Fool's Day feels a bit dicey. And yet, laughter is more than the best medicine. Laughter is life.

Here are some fun facts about April Fool's and a handful of humorous tales. I hope they give you laugh, and some perspective, and help you feel that you belong.

April Fools

"The first of April, some do say,
is set apart for All Fool's day,
but why the people call it so,
Nor I, nor they themselves do know.
But on this day people are sent
on purpose for pure merriment."
Poor Robin's Almanac (1760)

A transcript of this episode is available at www.mythicmojo.com.Thanks for listening!

The image is Portrait of the Ferrara Court Jester by Pieter Bruegel, photo by Jean Fouquet

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from Myth Matters Season 3, released January 1, 2021

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Dr. Catherine Svehla Fort Collins, Colorado

Storyteller, scholar, artist, & desert activist with a PhD in mythology & depth psychology.

Myths & stories contain the wisdom of the human race. I want to know how we can keep the mystery in life alive? How can myths connect us to a larger sphere of being & meaning?

Many of these tracks are Myth in the Mojave programs that first aired online on Radio Free Joshua Tree.

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