Happy Friday 13th! Are you superstitious about this day? Is this a lucky day for you or one where you'd rather hide under the covers in bed all day? Have you ever thought about where these superstitions come from?
Did you know that there were no negative (or postitive) associations with Friday the 13th before the 19th Century? And if you look back in history, you'll find instances of where people and cultures considered the number 13 unlucky, while others considered it lucky. So who's right and who's wrong?
The number 13 aside, it was not historically linked with a day of the week like Friday. Thus the origins of the fear of Friday the 13th remain somewhat mysterious, although, historically, Friday was a day with negative connotations stemming from Christianity--most likely, because Christ was considered to have died on a Friday.
I'm personally of the school of thought that 13 is a lucky number. I even have a gold 13 on my charm bracelet. So when a Friday pairs up with the number 13, I don't get particularly worried. Today is the third Friday 13th of the year, (and the last one in 2015 for those of you who worry). And the good news for those who fear this day is that in 2016 there will be only one Friday, the 13th!
By the way, with all the negative associations with Friday the 13th, did you know that the 13th day of the month is more likely to fall on a Friday than any other day of the week? And if you worry about Friday the 13th, check out this great calendar which tells you when Friday the 13th's will fall each yeaer until the year 2050 so you can be prepared.
Yet fear of Friday the 13th is so pervasive in our society today that this fear actually has an official name: paraskevidekatriaphobia! And while I have no fears for the day, I might develop a fear of trying to correctly pronounce or spell the name of this phobia!
Check out the 13 Reasons People Think The Number 13 Is Unlucky by clicking on this link.
Check out Why Others Believe 13 As A Very Lucky Number by clicking on this link. By the way, most Asian cultures consider the number lucky and in Judaism it's also considerd a lucky and spiritually significant number.
How To Stay Lucky On Friday The 13th!
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