What is the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition?

The horror movie Friday the 13th, released in 1980, introduced the world to a hockey mask-wearing killer named Jason, and is perhaps the best-known example of the famous superstition in pop culture history. read more

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday, which happens at least once every year but can occur up to three times in the same year. In 2017, it occurred twice, on January 13 and October 13. read more

History and Origins of Friday the 13th The origin of fears surrounding Friday the 13 th is unclear. There is reportedly no written evidence of Friday the 13 th superstition before the 19 th century, but superstitions surrounding the number 13 date back to at least 1700 BC. read more

Considering Friday the 13th as unlucky dates back for hundreds of years, with the tradition said to have begun in the Middle Ages or even Biblical times. Some say the superstition arose from Jesus’ last supper, where is it thought there were 13 people present on the night before his death – which occurred on a Friday. read more