Joyfully Foolish

Well, we all made it through another April Fool’s Day.

I personally think it is one of the strangest holidays ever invented. A day to make a fool of someone or to be made a fool of; I am not sure if we should celebrate either of those things. I personally hate feeling foolish. However, for the most part I have learned to understand that it is meant to bring us a measure of  laughter in a world that can be much too serious.

I have experienced and pulled off some really hilarious pranks in my day but the best way I see this day celebrated is in my brother’s family.

Each year on April 1^st they all get together for a family meal, which in itself is not rare; however, it is in the way they eat this meal that makes it unique. Each member must wear a…