Friday the 13th: Where Does the Superstition Come From?
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Friday the 13th has long been considered an unlucky day, but the reasons for the superstition are more convoluted than you might suspect. The fear of Friday the 13th likely stems from biblical traditions: Judas was the 13th guest at the Last Supper, and Jesus died on a Friday. Some biblical scholars claim that Eve tempted Adam on a Friday and that Cain killed Abel on a Friday the 13th, further intensifying the dark symbolism of the day. In numerology, the number 13 is also associated with negative connotations as it follows the number 12, which is considered 'perfect' or complete in many cultures. While the fear is irrational, people still avoid traveling, making major purchases, or decisions on Friday the 13th. However, data does not show an increase in accidents, emergency room visits, or bad outcomes on Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th occurs one to three times a year depending on the calendar. In 2025, this ominous date only occurs once: June 13.