Poisson d'Avril

Everyone knows of chocolate rabbits in America

but did you know the French delight in chocolate fish?Although not directly related to Easter, Poisson d'Avril are enjoyed throughout the entire Easter season. These fishy little friends start appearing in shops on April 1st when children use paper versions to play an April Fools type trick. The 'trick' is to stick a paper fish onto the back of as many adults as possible, then run away yelling, "Poisson d'Avril!" (April fish!).The tradition is several centuries old. Some say it evolved from a silly 'fish trick' where one would send an unknowing person to market to buy freshwater fish when it was not in season. In French culture food follows season and even children know when and when not to buy oysters!

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