Tag Archives: superstition

Japanese Funeral Superstitions Surrounding Death and the Number Four

Why this number sparks fear in Japan
Posted on October 2, 2014 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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
Posted on December 12, 2013 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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
Posted on July 13, 2012 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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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