Friday The thriteenth
By laglen
@laglen (19759)
United States
November 13, 2009 7:00am CST
I have noticed a few discussions on this topic this morning. People expressing fear and superstition with this day. I feel it is just another day and that the bad luck is in their heads. What do you think?
I thought I would post a little info on this issue:
[i]The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia. According to some sources it's the most widespread superstition in the United States today. Some people refuse to go to work on Friday the 13th; some won't eat in restaurants; many wouldn't think of setting a wedding on the date. via About.com
- Christian origins of the fear of Friday the 13th: The fear of Friday the 13th stems from two separate fears -- the fear of the number 13 and the fear of Fridays. Both fears have deep roots in Western culture, most notably in Christian theology. Thirteen is significant to Christians because it is the number of people who were present at the Last Supper (Jesus and his 12 apostles). Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th member of the party to arrive. via howstuffworks.com
- More notable Friday the 13th traditions: Some trace the infamy of the number 13 back to ancient Norse culture. In Norse mythology, the beloved hero Balder was killed at a banquet by the mischievous god Loki, who crashed the party of twelve, bringing the group to 13. This story, as well as the story of the Last Supper, led to one of the most entrenched 13-related beliefs: You should never sit down to a meal in a group of 13. via howstuffworks.com[/i]
I got this info from: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/nov/13/friday-the-13th-supersition-bad-luck/
So what is your opinion? Do you have anything to add to this issue?
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6 responses
@gewcew23 (8007)
• United States
13 Nov 09
I do not concern myself with Friday the 13th. I believe the most scariest day of the year is April the 15th. A better movie would instead of Jason attacking some teenagers at a camp, Jason would be an IRS agent killing people who did not fill out their tax returns correctly.
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@surfette (673)
• United States
13 Nov 09
My birthday is on the 13th so I've never had a fear of the number 13, in fact, I consider it a lucky day.
The best plane ride I ever had was on Friday the 13th. The plane had very few passengers on it and because of that, we could stretch out even in coach. The flight attendants came around and sat down to chat with us. On a four hour flight there weren't too many people to serve so they enjoyed their flight as well.
@my_name_is_coco (4334)
• Philippines
14 Nov 09
I don't think 13 is really an unlucky number.some good things are in 13.an example is what is called as baker's dozen.when you buy bread in baker's dozen,you have 12 pieces,plus one extra piece.this will count to 13.the 13th bread is a good bonus for an extra hungry mouth.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
15 Nov 09
Hello, my dear. I don't believe in any superstitious beliefs, (though my countries culture is very rich with it) not even Friday The 13th. In my personal understanding and belief, God did not create any day that will bring us harm. HE created everything beautifully and everything is good. Whatever, the so called bad lucks we experienced, it has nothing to do with the date on a particular day but as a consequence of our unmindful actions.
@Kumar1232009 (1215)
• Spain
13 Nov 09
i dont believe in superstitions it is our actions that counts.
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