Friday the 13th...
What Do You Think... Is It Lucky Or Cursed?
"Don't be superstitious. Nothing will happen on Friday the 13th that cannot happen on Saturday the 14th."
... Unknown
Today is Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th? Is this just another Friday for you? Or is it your lucky day? Or is it a day when you'd prefer to hide under the covers in bed all day? Have you ever wondered about where these superstitions come from?
Friday the 13th In History
Did you know that there were no negative (or positive) associations with Friday the 13th before the 19th Century? If you look back in history, you'll find instances of where people and cultures considered the number 13 unlucky, while others thought it lucky. The number 13 aside, it was not historically linked with a day of the week like Friday. So the origins of the fear of Friday the 13th remain a bit 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.
Is 13 Your Lucky Number?
13 is my lucky number and I have a gold 13 on my charm bracelet. So when a Friday pairs up with the number 13, I don't get particularly worried. Someone said: "if you think Friday the 13th is scary, try going a day without coffee!" I totally subscribe to this particular sentiment!
"I'm not nearly as afraid of Friday the 13th as I am of the people who are afraid of Friday the 13th."
... Unknown
Paraskevidekatriaphobia! Triskaidekaphobia!
SAY WHAT!?!? Fear of Friday the 13th is so pervasive in our society that the fear actually has an official name: paraskevidekatriaphobia! The fear of the number 13 also has an official name -- triskaidekaphobia! And while I have no fears of the day or the number 13, I do have a fear of trying to correctly pronounce or spell the name of this phobia! But I don't think they have a term for that particular fear.
By the way, most Asian cultures consider the number lucky and in Judaism it's also considered a lucky and spiritually significant number.
13 WAYS TO STAY LUCKY ON FRIDAY THE 13TH
"It may be Friday the 13th, but it's still Friday and a reason to dance."
... Unknown
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