National Tell A Lie Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 16, 2022
Fact-checked by Gowri Rao
National Tell A Lie Day is celebrated and enjoyed across the USA.

Where is National Tell A Lie Day celebrated?

National Tell A Lie Day is observed all around the world.

Who is National Tell A Lie Day celebrated by?

National Tell A Lie Day is celebrated by people around the world.

When did National Tell A Lie Day start?

Not much is known about its start but National Tell A Lie Day is believed to be inspired by folk tales and comics.

Who started National Tell A Lie Day?

Not much is not known about the founder of National Tell A Lie Day.

History And Timeline

Lying is a basic human habit. Almost everyone lies about something every day; we even lie to ourselves sometimes.

Native American tales

Native American people told stories about trickster animals to their kids in order to teach them about the importance of not lying.

1600 BC

Boy cried wolf

The iconic story about the boy who falsely cries wolf and then actually gets attacked is a classic tale which kids are taught.

1876

Long wooden nose

Pinnochio, the wooden boy whose nose grew every time he said a lie was published originally in February of 1883.

1883

Traditions And Customs

The traditions around this day have involved telling small petty lies to each other and playing fun games with friends. The lies have to be such that they do not cause real damage and are not harmful to anyone else.

The tradition has been about discussing the big liars throughout history. Pinocchio is such a well-known example.

The animated adaptation of this story came to life in 1940. It tells the story of a wooden Italian doll who dreams about becoming a real boy. The moral of the story was to tell the truth and be at ease with yourself with the truth.

How to celebrate National Tell A Lie Day

It all works like a game. Tell your friends all kinds of lies that you can think about, of course nothing too bad!

See how believable you can be while telling a lie and how far can you actually go while lying. Test your friends’ ability to detect a lie. Obviously, don’t start with an outlandish lie otherwise you will be caught immediately.

Play pranks with each other. This day is obviously about having fun with each other. Think of the most bizarre and fun pranks you can and test them out. Practice prank magic tricks which confuse everyone present in the audience!

Facts And Stats

  • It is very easy to fool a lie detector. All you need to do is have confidence in yourself and it works out perfectly. Try it out on the special day!
  • On average, an American lies at least once every day. You can start lying when you’re just two years old! Read up on some more facts as a part of this
  • Can you guess the greatest liars in society? Well, politicians.
  • People lie more while writing than speaking.
  • People generally involuntarily train to lie from a young age.

How many lies do we tell in a day?

Zero to two lies per day apparently!

How many lies does a woman tell a day?

Women lie about zero to three times per day.

When is national tell a lie day?

April 4 every year.

What were some reasons for celebrating national tell a lie day?

A little lie doesn’t hurt anyone right? That was the main idea.

Why don't we have a Tell A Truth day?

There actually is such a day - July 7.

What are some advantages of national tell a lie day?

You can play fun games, bluff, and tell harmless lies without consequences.

How celebrating national tell a lie day can benefit others?

It can people have fun and let off some steam

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Sunday, April 04, 2021
  • Monday, April 04, 2022
  • Tuesday, April 04, 2023
  • Thursday, April 04, 2024
  • Friday, April 04, 2025

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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