Inocents day (our version of April's fool)

In Colombia, and also Mexico, Spain and some other latinamerican countries (spanish speaking), today 28th of december is celebrated the Inocents day, a day where all jokes and pranks are allowed!!!

The way we celebrate it in Colombia, is by making jokes (usually very soft ones) to our family or friends, also the media plays a key role today, as they prepare false news (in newspapers or tv) making fun of celebrities, or making fun of themselves (like a reporter trying to present something and a dog coming to bite him, or the mistakes they do when they are presenting or interviewing someone), so for a country where bad news are the bread of each day, the 28th of december is the day we are waiting the whole year to just smile while seeing the news.

The origins of this day has a lot to do with christian religion, since this day is made to remember the children that were killed by Herodes, so he could get rid of the just born Mesias, Jesus. Although some people say they were thousand of children, some studies reveal that at that time only 800 people lived in Belen, and there were no more than 20 new births by year, so they calculated that taking into account the mortality rate of children under 2 years old, no more than 10 babies were killed, still it is a strong reason to regret their dead.

Well, it is just interesting for me to realize that this humorous celebration is actually based in a very tragic story.

Anyways, if you are in Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Argentina or Spain.. be aware, don't belive in everything you are told (especially surprising news), and don't lend anything to anyone!!! or you might be suprised with the phrase:

"Inocente palomita que te dejaste engañar, sabiendo que en este día nada se puede prestar".
"Inocent peageon who was fooled, knowing that in this day anything can be lent"

Have a fun day!