Today’s Friday the 13th. Since you’re reading this, we’ll assume that you don’t have friggatriskaidekaphobia – people who have an irrational fear of the day.
So, here’s a little history on why 13 is considered an unlucky number and why it’s skipped on hotel floors, street addresses, etc.
According to numerologists, the number 12 has always been considered a number of completeness. After all, there’s twelve months in the year, twelve hours in the day, twelve tribes of Israel, twelve apostles – you get the picture.
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Then there’s the story about Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, who was the 13th guest at the Last Supper.
There’s also a legend that comes from Norse myth that having thirteen people seated at a table will result in the death of one of the diners.
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If you are afraid of Friday the 13th, there's some bad news. Today isn't the only Friday the 13th coming up on the 2012 calendar. We'll also have to face a Friday in July that falls on the 13th.
Do you have any superstitions about Friday the 13th? Let us know in comments.
