13 fun facts about Friday the 13th

This Friday is considered an unlucky day to many superstitious people. Friday the 13th causes some to change their daily routines, stay home and lose a day of work, or even stay in bed all day to avoid the bad luck brought on by the calendar. Here are 13 fun facts about Friday the 13th from legends to the popular film franchise inspired by the fear.

1. The fear of Friday the 13th gained widespread popularity in the 20th century.

2. Triskadekaphobia is the fear of the number 13, and paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.

3. Friday and the number 13 are both associated with the crucifixion of Christ. There were 13 people at the last supper - the 13th being Judas - and the crucifixion took place on a Friday.

4. In numerology, the number 12 is associated with completeness as in 12 months of the year, 12 hours of the clock day, 12 Apostles of Jesus, 12 signs of the zodiac. In contrast, the number 13 is considered irregular, transgressing this completeness.

5. There is a superstition that having 13 people at a table results in the death of one of the diners.

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