7 superstitions to avoid on Fri. 13th

Why is Friday 13th unlucky? Ancient curse and origins and terrifying phobia
For many superstitious people around the world, Friday the 13th is not a date to look forward to in the calendar thanks to its associations with back luck and misfortune - but why is this?
Friday the 13th. Why is it unlucky? More on the superstitions, facts about Friday the 13th
December 13 would’ve been just Taylor Swift’s birthday, but now that the 13th falls on a Friday, the Christmas-spirited month just got a little spooky. Friday the 13th is known to be superstitious and bring bad luck,
What's the history behind Friday the 13th? 7 superstitions to avoid or pursue today
Today is Friday the 13th. Where did the holiday originate? What are some lucky and unlucky superstitions? Will the Geminids bring luck?
It's Friday the 13th. Here's why some people still believe in superstitions.
It's Friday the 13th — and some people will be wary of ladders, black cats and broken mirrors. () Maybe you have to tap the plane three times as you board. Maybe you can't watch your beloved Eagles play without wearing your lucky (and desperately in need of washing) green socks.
It's Friday the 13th: Here's what to know about superstitions, tattoos and the day's origin
The exact origins of Friday the 13th may be somewhat of a mystery of its own, but many agree it has roots in Christian stories.
7 superstitions to avoid on Friday he 13th
Friday The 13th is the unluckiest day of the year. We get at least one Friday the 13th every year, and it's best to just stay inside that day. If you
Is Friday the 13th Really Unlucky?
Today is Friday the 13 th, a day to be wary, but this curse is far from universal. Spaniards, for instance, feel indifferent about today. For them, Tuesday the 13 th is the problem date: a bad day to marry and a bad day to travel,
Friday the 13th: What Does It Mean and Why Is It Considered Unlucky?
Every Friday the 13th has a bad reputation, but why is this date associated with bad luck? Let us tell you what it means and why people are so afraid of it.
Why is Friday 13th unlucky? As origins of ancient 'curse' finally unveiled
Friday 13th is considered an unlucky day but we want to know if there is any 'truth' to this folklore. Well, we've done a bit of digging to find out about the centuries old alleged 'curse'
The mysterious legend of the most hunted Christmas animal
The Swedish city of Gävle is best known for erecting a 13-metre Christmas ‘goat’ every December – but naughty locals are ...
Why do people kiss under the mistletoe?
Kissing under the mistletoe is a long-standing holiday tradition, but why is it such a well-known tradition? As the tradition ...
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History, folklore behind mistletoe: Why are we smooching under it?
The kissing plant, more commonly known as mistletoe, is something you’ll probably see hung in entryways and above doors this ...
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Last of the Viking Whalers
In Norse folklore Lofoten’s long spine of mountains were said to be the haunts of trolls and Valkyries—maidens who conducted slain warriors to Valhalla—and its fjords provided dramatic ...
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Old Norse Mythology in the Sources Course
This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...
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Valkyrie: How the bloodthirsty Valkyries of Norse mythology became a pop culture phenomenon
but in Old Norse mythology of the 13th century, when folklore told of beautiful and terrible demigoddesses who could control the outcome of battles, and decide who was worthy to ascend to the ...
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Norse heritage celebrated at Sheringham Scira Festival
The word Sheringham is thought to be a combination of the Old Norse word for the Viking lord Scira - pronounced "Shira" - and "Heim", meaning home. It fits with regional folklore that the area was ...