Friday the 13th

Do you have it? Do you know what it is? It is the fear of Friday the 13th. A specialized form of this fear is triskaidekaphobia,a phobia (fear) of the number thirteen.

That has long ago origins.
It has roots traced all the way to Biblical times, when the 13th guest at the Last Supper betrayed Jesus and caused his Crucifixion, which was held on a Friday.Friday’s ill-fated day in superstition is believed to result from the belief that it was the day of the week on which Eve tempted Adam.


Whatever the origin, by the late Middle Ages both Friday and the number 13 were considered bearers of misfortune.

Are you laughing? Are you sure you don't have it? Then think about this:

would you fly on Friday the 13th?

Would you get married on Friday the 13th?

Would you have a dinner party with 13 guest?

Would you stay on the 13th floor of the hotel?

If given the option would you give birth on Friday the 13th?

would you go to camp on Friday th 13th?(for those of u that remember I had to throw that one in)



Got you thinking now don't I.



. Among the activities viewed as taboo to do on a Friday are: setting sail on a ship; moving house; beginning any new work; writing a letter; knitting; starting a journey; and, believe it or not, cutting your nails. In both England and America the custom to hang criminals on a Friday earned it the reputation of Hangman’s day.

It seems one activity offers some promise on a Friday - sleeping. The thought is, if you repeat the dream you had during the night to a family member on Friday morning the dream would come true. It is certainly worth a try, assuming of course you only tell your family about the dreams you want to come true.




Disclaimer: this post was only meant for fun. After all i did leave it on a good note!