No one is sure where the superstition behind this day began but there is no written history before the early 19th century. The fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia . Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of anything associated with the number 13.
Personally, I don't feel that there is anything unlucky about this day or this number. Am I superstitious? I like to think not but I do say 'Bless You' after someone sneezes (good manners), I don't walk under ladders (common sense), I knock on wood when speaking of luck of any kind, I like to look for four-leaf clovers and I consider a ladybug to be a sign of good luck (okay, maybe a little superstitious).
What are your superstitions???
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I thought that the definition of friggatriskaidekaphobia and triskaidekaphobia was the fear of overly long unpronounceable words.
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I never go out on Saturday the 14th. That seems to be a bad day for me if I go out shopping.
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