I just recently spotted Elvis and Bigfoot on the same day. April fools! I knew you’d all fall for that. I’m a prankster at heart, so I can’t help but think of April Fools’ Day when contemplating the month of April. As a child, constructing the perfect prank typically ended in an infantile failed attempt. As a mature (debatable) adult, I learned that some practical jokes, especially the clever ones, can frustrate and even hurt the feelings of others, so I now refrain from participating in the time-honored tradition of April Fools’ Day, except for the occasional, harmless juvenile prank (see first sentence).
I do, however, joyfully participate in celebrating Easter. The Christian holiday routinely takes place during the month of April, a rare exception being this year when the holy day fell on March 31st. Having Easter so close to St. Paddy’s Day kind of throws me off a bit. In my mind I’m still waiting for Easter, but the calendar says it has come and gone. The Easter Bunny is okay, but I celebrate the fact that my risen Savior, Jesus Christ, conquered eternal death for all who believe in Him. Fun fact: Nisan is the first month of the year in the Bible which happens to be our late March/early April – meaning now. Therefore, those of you who’ve blown your New Year’s resolutions have a second chance to start anew (and probably fail again).
Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention taxes when pondering the month of April. Tax Day is the time of year when we Americans are held financially accountable to our government. The tax forms we must file are way more complicated than need be, can be very confusing at times, and exacting help from the IRS – fuhgeddaboudit. And the results of the tedious process can often times seem unfair. But it’s certainly refreshing to know the U.S. Government is looking out for us and only has our best interests at heart. April fools! So, this is what April means to me. What does April mean to you?
lifewithtruthandcommonsense 
April 14th, 2024 at 11:30 AM
I’d have to agree with you on all counts! I enjoy April because the season is changing before our eyes. The weather is warmer, the rain washes the pavement and brings the grass and plants back to life. As the trees and plants are budding after the winters sleep, it also give us a renewed outlook that, we to, can take this time to grow and start a new if we so choose to. And being in the mid-west, where the weather is unpredictable, “Sometimes It Snows in April”!(Prince)