Friday the 13th

In various religious and mythology stories, the number 13 is believed to be unlucky.

University of Miami religious studies professors cast an eye—though not an evil one—on our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and ...

Dread of Friday the 13th looms large in the cultural consciousness, but it's really just a day like any other.

This Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, is no different. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. Just about any situation or circumstance that occurs — and ...

Friday the 13th is linked with Venus, the planet of love. Let's explore the meaning of this day and how it may impact your zodiac sign. | Horoscope.

Feeling superstitious this Friday the 13th eve? Now's your chance to get that black cat, ghoul, or witches brew tattoo for a fraction of the cost.

Here's why Friday the 13th is associated with tattoos, some places to get cheap tattoos today in Jacksonville and why some think the day is unlucky.

Friday the 13th is all about scary movies and superstitions, but for those who love tattoos or have been wanting to get one, many tattoo shops around the ...

If you don't have any plans on Friday, you may consider getting a deal on a tattoo, picking up an extra dozen doughnuts or attending a comedy show.

Friday the 13th is linked with Venus, the planet of love. Let's explore the meaning of this day and how it may impact your zodiac sign. | Horoscope.

Hannah and Mathew Parfitt tied the knot in a room once used to lower coffins before cremation.

The association between the number 13 and bad luck has a long history with roots in Norse mythology, Christianity and Greek gods. Its connection to Friday, ...

Although Friday the 13th is generally known as an unlucky day, tattoo shops typically use it as an excuse to give customers discounts on new ink.

A couple in black attires tied the knot at a cemetery. They originally wanted to get married on Halloween but later chose Friday the 13th. | Trending.

There's no evidence that Friday 13th is unluckier than any other day, but it's a bad one for some businesses nonetheless, writes Adam Maguire.

Friday the 13th is a day of superstition, linked to bad luck in history and religion, now trending online with memes and posts on platforms like X.

This day has several fears and fascinations attached with it, inspired from century-old traditions and beliefs. People who believe in superstitions consider ...

Friday the 13th is a widespread superstition around the world. Some countries, however, have their own bad luck days.

Ever noticed that some buildings skip from the 12th floor to the 14th? It's no accident—many hotels and skyscrapers omit the 13th floor due to superstition.

Friday the 13th is a widespread superstition around the world. Some countries, however, have their own bad luck days. Copyright 2024 NPR.

The calendar has flipped to September which means people are preparing for spooky season with Halloween decorations, bonfires and pumpkin-flavored ...

Friday the 13th is a widespread superstition around the world. Some countries, however, have their own bad luck days. Copyright 2024 NPR.

It's Friday the 13th, allegedly the most cursed day of the calendar. But why do we fear the day?

Discover why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, from biblical and Norse origins to modern-day impacts and cultural variations.

With Jason wrongly presumed dead after the events of Part III, his body is lying on a table in the morgue at a local hospital. Instead of working on the corpse, ...

Friday the 13th's reputation for bad luck largely originates from religious and cultural beliefs. In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where ...

Friday the 13th is a widespread superstition around the world. Some countries, however, have their own bad luck days. Copyright 2024 NPR.

Friday the 13th is a widespread superstition around the world. Some countries, however, have their own bad luck days. Copyright 2024 NPR.

It's not clear where the superstition originates. Some believe it stems from the Biblical Last Supper, in which the unlucky 13th guest, Judas, betrays Jesus.

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Ki-Ki-Ki-Ma-Ma-Ma. Do you hear that? Is it Jason Voorhees? Or his mom? Or, is it simply this gorgeous owl, photographed at a cemetery by ...

The gloriously janky 'Friday the 13th: The Game' is shutting down at the end of the year. We say good-bye to the asymmetric survival horror game, ...

Whether you're superstitious or not, here are some of the most common beliefs tied to this famously unlucky day.

Another story comes from Norse mythology and involves a party being held for 12 gods in Valhalla. Loki wasn't invited, and he did what Loki does — he arranged ...

The story goes that 13 guests attended the Last Supper—Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles—and the next day, Good Friday, was the day of Jesus' crucifixion. From ...

Forest Walker Davis is an Ohio native who has lived in Oregon for nearly a decade. He has been writing and hosting trivia for thousands of years, which is ...

circa 1930: Members of Friday The Thirteenth Club walk under a ladder in single file at a meeting on the outskirts of Paris. The club meets every Friday 13th to ...

circa 1930: Members of Friday The Thirteenth Club walk under a ladder in single file at a meeting on the outskirts of Paris. The club meets every Friday 13th to ...

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Not a single thing. I am not superstitious at all. MARTÍNEZ: Me neither. I'm only a little stitious. MARTIN: (Laughter).