While many will laugh off the superstitious day, others will remain in bed paralyzed by fear and avoid daily tasks, conducting business or traveling. In the U.S., an estimated 17 to 21 million people suffer from a fear of Friday the 13th.
There will be two incidences of the superstitious day this year, Jan. 13 and October 13. In the Gregorian calendar, Friday the 13th always occurs at least once a year and can appear up to three times in any one year.
The origin of fears surrounding Friday the 13th is unclear. There is reportedly no written evidence of Friday the 13th superstition before the 19th century, but superstitions surrounding the number 13 date back to at least 1700 BC.
Take a look at this video for more information about Friday the 13th.
So how to you feel about this dreaded day? Is it real or just the silly thinking of superstitious people?
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