You have to go back more than 60 years for the last time Easter and April Fool's Day were on the same day.

For the first time since 1956, Easter Sunday falls on April 1. Since 1900, Easter has fallen on April Fool's Day only four times - 1923, 1934, 1945 and 1956. It won't happen again until 2029.

Celebration of Easter

Easter, the time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox. The spring equinox occurs on March 20 this year.

While the Bible does not mention "Easter," it's believed the name comes from early celebrations of the pre-Christian goddess Eostre, who was typically celebrated at the beginning of Spring. Eostre's name remained as early Christians marked the time of Jesus' resurrection and the title survived through history, though it was changed to "Easter" by English speakers.

Celebrating April Fools Day

April Fool's Day, celebrated on April 1, has been observed in some form since the ancient Romans, who had a holiday set aside for frivolity and pranks. The holiday typically occurred around the time of the vernal equinox or the first day of spring, signaling a change from the dark days of winter to the cheery days of spring.

The practice of tricking friends and family grew in the 1700s, when English pranksters popularized the tradition of April Fools by playing tricks on one on what was referred to as "All Fools' Day."