For non-believers, Friday, September 13, 2024, simply marks the beginning of a well-deserved weekend. Others, however, may not share this view. FeelingMillions of people around the world consider Friday the 13th to be the unluckiest day of the year. Origins of the terrible day Call are still unclear, but experts have some Theories.
The Superstition begins with the fear of the number 13. The condition is called “triskaidekaphobia.” Thomas Fernsler is a political scientist at the University of Delaware. He believes that the number 13 is a bad Call because it follows the “complete” number 12. There are 12 months in a year, 12 Zodiac Characters, 12 apostle of Jesus and so on. Many consider 13 “incomplete” and therefore unhappy.
Folklore historian Donald Dossey has a different theoryHe believes that the number 13 is considered unlucky because a Scandinavian legend. According to the story Nordic The gods were eating dinner when Loki, the trickster god, appeared. He convinced Hoder, the god of darkness, to kill Balder, the god of JoyTo date, many people avoid Having 13 guests at a party.
Friday has its own Negative Associations. In the Bible, Jesus was crucified on a Friday, although not specifically on the 13th. But this event occurred after the Last Supper with its 12 apostleincluding Judas, the betrayed him. Many Bible scholars believe that Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on a Friday. The only historical event believed to have occurred on a Friday the 13th is when the son of Adam and Eve Cain killed his brother Abel.
Regardless of the reason, fear of Friday the 13th is widespread. Experts treasure that over 20 million Americans and many more worldwide Experience a certain degree of Fear on this day. For people in high-risk professions such as constructionThe apprehension often leads to accidents, making the day even more dreaded.
Interestingly, Friday the 13th also harms the USA BusinessCompanies lose about $900 million on this day because believers avoid work, travel or make big purchases. As it turns out, their fears are unfounded. A 2008 study found that there were fewer traffic accidents on Friday the 13th than on other Fridays. The number of reported fires and thefts was also significantly lower.
For the brave, the day can even bring good luck. Many shops offer discounts for encourage people to shop. So celebrate the first Friday the 13th in 2024 by getting a bargain or two!
