Here's a new word to know: "paraskevidekatriaphobia," - a fear of the thirteenth day of the month falling on a Friday which is today. The idea that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day goes back for hundreds of years, with the tradition said to have begun in the Middle Ages or even Biblical times. Some claim the superstition arose from Jesus’ Last Supper, where there were 13 people present – which lead to his death.
However this superstition started, it is widespread and one estimate suggests an extraordinary 17-21 million Americans are afraid of the day. During any decade there are approximately 20 Friday the 13ths.
However this superstition started, it is widespread and one estimate suggests an extraordinary 17-21 million Americans are afraid of the day. During any decade there are approximately 20 Friday the 13ths.
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