Today is Friday the 13th, so what are the superstitions?
Friday the 13th is still talked about in these modern times as being an unlucky date
Yet another Friday has come and has brought an end to the busy working week, but this is no ordinary Friday. Today is Friday the 13th!
This means only one thing: bad luck could be lurking around every corner, if you believe in the superstitions surrounding this day.
Friday the 13th is still talked about in these modern times as being an unlucky date. This evidently dates back hundreds of years, with the tradition said to have begun in the Middle Ages or even Biblical times.
Here are some spooky and freaky superstitions associated with Friday the 13th…
Black cats: We all know that for centuries, these “feline fiends” have been linked to witchcraft, so it’s no surprise that there’s a superstition that if you cross the path of a black cat on Friday the 13th, you are doomed!
Purses: You should never leave your purse on the floor if you want to avoid bad luck.
The total 6.66: If a bill totals R6.66 or you receive that much change, you should either buy something else or leave a few cents from your change to avoid bad luck. Luckily there are no six cent coins out there!
Cutting your hair: If you cut your hair on Friday the 13th, then superstition says someone in your family will die.
Funerals: If a funeral procession passes you on Friday the 13th, you will be the next to die or have bad luck for the rest of your life.
Cemeteries: To avoid bad luck when passing a cemetery, you’re supposed to hold your breath until you see a black or brown dog.
These are just some of the freaky superstitions out there.
Anyway, try to enjoy your Friday the 13th and have a fabulous weekend!
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