Venerd㬠13 May 2026

: Historically regarded as an unlucky day to begin any new venture. In Norse mythology, Frigg (the goddess Friday is named after) was sometimes depicted as a witch, and in Christian lore, Friday was the day of the Crucifixion. History or Hollywood?

The superstition, known technically as , is a "double whammy" of two ancient anxieties: Venerdì 13

: Airlines often see a dip in bookings, and some planes lack a Row 13. : Historically regarded as an unlucky day to

: The Friday the 13th horror franchise turned a niche superstition into a global pop-culture phenomenon, forever linking the date with Jason Voorhees and his hockey mask. The "Thirteen Club" The superstition, known technically as , is a

: Thomas Lawson published the novel Friday, the Thirteenth , about a rogue broker who uses the superstition to crash the stock market.

: Some studies suggest there are actually fewer accidents on Friday the 13th—not because of magic, but because people are so nervous that they drive and act more cautiously than usual.

: Long considered "irregular" compared to the "perfect" 12 (12 months, 12 zodiac signs, 12 gods of Olympus). In Christian tradition, Judas was the 13th guest at the Last Supper.