Some people refuse to leave their house on Friday the 13th for fear something truly awful might happen. I have gone through horrible things in my life on 13th, though not Friday the 13th. I had written a post also on that topic earlier. Here's some more info on the dreaded date.
While Hollywood think it is the perfect time to release the latest gory horror flick.
Whether you are superstitious - or just intrigued by the day - find out why it is unlucky and the superstitions some people believe.
When are the 2017 dates?
There will be two Friday the 13ths this year with one falling on January 13 and the other on October 13.
Why is it considered unlucky?
Superstition around the day is thought to have come from the Bible as there were 13 people present at the Last Supper before the crucifixion of Christ.
However some historians claim it dates further back and the 13th was when Eve bit the apple in the Garden of Eden.
13 bizarre myths and beliefs about the unlucky day:
While Hollywood think it is the perfect time to release the latest gory horror flick.
Whether you are superstitious - or just intrigued by the day - find out why it is unlucky and the superstitions some people believe.
When are the 2017 dates?
There will be two Friday the 13ths this year with one falling on January 13 and the other on October 13.
Why is it considered unlucky?
Superstition around the day is thought to have come from the Bible as there were 13 people present at the Last Supper before the crucifixion of Christ.
However some historians claim it dates further back and the 13th was when Eve bit the apple in the Garden of Eden.
13 bizarre myths and beliefs about the unlucky day:
- If you pass a funeral procession on Friday the 13th you will die.
- Most tall buildings miss out a thirteenth floor because of the bad luck associated with the number.
- If you have thirteen letters in your name you might want to lay low on the day as some people you have the devil's luck.
- In some countries like Mexico the day of bad luck is actually Tuesday the 13th.
- If you pay a bill and it comes to £6.66 - or you get that much back in change - you should either buy something else or leave a penny from your change to avoid getting bad luck.
- A child born on this day will be unlucky for life.
- Ships that sail out will sink or encounter bad luck.
- If you cut your hair someone in your family will die.
- To avoid bad luck when passing a cemetery you're supposed to hold your breathe until you see a black or brown dog.
- If 13 people dine together one of them will die within a year.
- Leaving your handbag on the floor means you will go on to lose money.
- There is a myth that you can break bad luck by spinning around 7 times.
- To avoid bad luck get out of bed on the same side every day.
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