Mischief Night
| Mischief Night | |
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Toilet papering is often practiced on Mischief Night | |
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| Observed by | Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, and other places |
| Celebrations | Vandalism, practical jokes, pranks, parties |
| Date | 30 October (most commonly) 4 November (Northern England) 30 April (originally) |
| Related to | Halloween |
Mischief Night is an informal holiday on which children, teenagers and adults engage in jokes, pranks, vandalism, or parties. It is known by a variety of names including Devil's Night (particularly in Detroit), Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night, Cabbage Night, Mystery Night and Mat Night.