Tag Archives: Friday the 13th

Finland Declares One Friday the 13th Each Year National Accident Day

Unlike the superstition, it's all about prevention -- not prediction

Do you wake up with a queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach every Friday the 13th? Since 1995, the Finnish people have attempted to relieve the anxiety on one of those fear-inspiring days every year by officially proclaiming it National Accident … Continue reading

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Japanese Funeral Superstitions Surrounding Death and the Number Four

Why this number sparks fear in Japan

Superstitions about numbers are nothing new. Look at Western culture’s obsession with the unlucky number thirteen to understand how pervasive number superstitions can be. Many people in Japan would think nothing of hopping into an elevator to get to the … Continue reading

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Unlucky Number Thirteen

A look at the history behind why thirteen is considered an unlucky number in Western culture

Friday the 13th is upon us once again. What better way to celebrate the unluckiest day of the year than by looking at why the number 13 so concerns those of us from the Western world? In fact, the origin of 13 as an … Continue reading

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It’s Friday the 13th! Again…

Taking a look at the most superstitious day(s) of the year and what it all means

Are you calling in sick today?  Have you been running across streets to avoid crossing the path of a black cat?  Are you trying to avoid driving at all costs or sticking to toast and water for lunch for fear … Continue reading

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