Friday the 13th

Explore the origins and superstitions of Friday the 13th, from biblical times to modern-day horror stories.

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.

Global popstar Taylor Swift was born on Dec. 13, 1989. This year, her birthday will be extra special - Friday the 13th. Why is the day considered bad?

Find out which 5 superstitions you should avoid on Friday the 13th to keep bad luck at bay.

Friday the 13th isn't just an iconic horror movie franchise, it is also considered a day of bad luck throughout many cultures and religions worldwide.

Religious studies professors dig into our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.

Explore the origins and superstitions of Friday the 13th, from biblical times to modern-day horror stories.

The number 13 is ominous to some. For others, it's a reason to celebrate. The Anti-Superstition Society of Chicago was founded in the early 1930s to debunk ...

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

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.

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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?

September 13 falls on a Friday this year, an unlucky date according to superstition.

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.

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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd talks with Phil Stevens, a retired associate Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Buffalo and author of "Anthropology of Magic and ...