Los países latinoamericanos no celebrar April Fool's day como lo hacemos en los estados. Sí celebrar un día similar llamado el día de los inocentes. El día de los inocentes es 28 de diciembre. Las estaciones de televisión de noticias y periódicos informe historias falsas, y la gente juega trucos en sí.
Instead of shouting "April Fools" after a trick (not even an option since their day is in December) the tricksters cry "Inocente! Inocente!"
The tradition is based on the outcome of the "Slaughter of the Innocents," a Biblical story found in book of Matthew. According to the story, King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus, and in order to ensure the deed was done, he ordered the killing of all Jewish boys in Bethleham, aged one and under. But the "joke" was on Herod, because Jesus escaped the slaughter.
Regardless of its historical grisley beginnings, the Day of the Innocents is currently a lighthearted and fun day, mirroring what we celebrate in the states on April 1st, "the sillies of April."
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