HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH
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I am not superstitious, but we will have to see how the day goes. 
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Ah, goody! Another opportunity to tell the tale!
Ever wonder WHY "Friday the 13th" is considered unlucky?
It goes back to Philip (IV) the Fair of France; desiring the reportedly immense "wealth" of the Knights Templars, Philip, with the connivance of a hand-picked Pope, ordered all his sheriffs and men-at-arms (several weeks before the event) to attack and arrest all Templars in his realm, and sieze their properties and supposed wealth, under the guise of false accusations...the date and time were to be dawn on the morning of Friday, 13 OCT 1307.
All he got was 200 pounds of gold and silver, 1.086 elderly or disabled Knights, and five swords.
POP QUIZ ON MONDAY!
Ever wonder WHY "Friday the 13th" is considered unlucky?
It goes back to Philip (IV) the Fair of France; desiring the reportedly immense "wealth" of the Knights Templars, Philip, with the connivance of a hand-picked Pope, ordered all his sheriffs and men-at-arms (several weeks before the event) to attack and arrest all Templars in his realm, and sieze their properties and supposed wealth, under the guise of false accusations...the date and time were to be dawn on the morning of Friday, 13 OCT 1307.
All he got was 200 pounds of gold and silver, 1.086 elderly or disabled Knights, and five swords.
POP QUIZ ON MONDAY!
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Friday the 13th is an unlucky day in much of Western Europe, North America, and Australia. Many people avoid travel and avoid signing contracts on Friday the 13th. Floors in tall buildings often skip from 12 to 14. And while the superstition is believed to be fading, it nonetheless has deep roots in both Christian and pagan culture.
The Day Jesus Was Crucified?
Many Christians have long believed that Friday was unlucky because it was the day of the week when Jesus was crucified. The number 13 was believed to bring bad luck because there were 13 people at The Last Supper. Since there were 12 tribes of Israel, that number was considered lucky.
Roots in Norse Mythology
Thirteen was also a sinister number in Norse mythology. Loki, one of the most evil of the Norse gods, went uninvited to a party for 12 at Valhalla, a banquet hall of the gods. As a result, he caused the death of Balder, the god of light, joy, and reconciliation. Loki tricked Balder's blind brother, Hod, into throwing a sprig of mistletoe at Balder's chest. Since mistletoe was the only thing on Earth fatal to Balder, the beloved god fell dead.
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Literature and Folk Wisdom
During the Middle Ages, the superstition against Friday the 13th grew. Over time a large body of literature and folk wisdom have reinforced the belief. In the 18th century, the HMS Friday was launched on Friday the 13th. It was never heard from again. Since then, ships are not usually launched on that date. (Click here for other mysterious ship disappearances.)
Dinner With 13
It is considered especially unlucky to have 13 people at the table during a meal, such as in Agatha Christie's mystery novel, Thirteen at Dinner. During the 1880s, a men's group that felt superstition was an unhealthy influence on public life held Thirteen Club dinners. Those diners would have doubtless deplored Triskaidekaphobia, which is a fear of the number 13. They would also have looked askance at Triskaidekamania, which is an excessive enthusiasm for the number 13. (Take our Phobias Quiz on Triskaidekaphobia and other scary phobias.)
Friday the 13th is an unlucky day in much of Western Europe, North America, and Australia. Many people avoid travel and avoid signing contracts on Friday the 13th. Floors in tall buildings often skip from 12 to 14. And while the superstition is believed to be fading, it nonetheless has deep roots in both Christian and pagan culture.
The Day Jesus Was Crucified?
Many Christians have long believed that Friday was unlucky because it was the day of the week when Jesus was crucified. The number 13 was believed to bring bad luck because there were 13 people at The Last Supper. Since there were 12 tribes of Israel, that number was considered lucky.
Roots in Norse Mythology
Thirteen was also a sinister number in Norse mythology. Loki, one of the most evil of the Norse gods, went uninvited to a party for 12 at Valhalla, a banquet hall of the gods. As a result, he caused the death of Balder, the god of light, joy, and reconciliation. Loki tricked Balder's blind brother, Hod, into throwing a sprig of mistletoe at Balder's chest. Since mistletoe was the only thing on Earth fatal to Balder, the beloved god fell dead.
RELATED LINKS
Sports Superstitions
Sports and the Number 13
Phobias Quiz
The Hoax Files
Literature and Folk Wisdom
During the Middle Ages, the superstition against Friday the 13th grew. Over time a large body of literature and folk wisdom have reinforced the belief. In the 18th century, the HMS Friday was launched on Friday the 13th. It was never heard from again. Since then, ships are not usually launched on that date. (Click here for other mysterious ship disappearances.)
Dinner With 13
It is considered especially unlucky to have 13 people at the table during a meal, such as in Agatha Christie's mystery novel, Thirteen at Dinner. During the 1880s, a men's group that felt superstition was an unhealthy influence on public life held Thirteen Club dinners. Those diners would have doubtless deplored Triskaidekaphobia, which is a fear of the number 13. They would also have looked askance at Triskaidekamania, which is an excessive enthusiasm for the number 13. (Take our Phobias Quiz on Triskaidekaphobia and other scary phobias.)
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Well, let's see our Friday the 13th has been a bit odd. Went to my neighborhood monthly ladies night out - no one showed. I was 20 minutes late but that's hardly the reason. Mmmm, think they were trying to tell me something? LOL I waited, still no one. Had 2 showers today, for nuthin' I tell ya (had been doing yardwork earlier). Then hubby had plans he thought to go out with a good friend of ours. He stood Jim up.....so we were both left high and dry. Took the kids out for ice cream and then Laura noticed the reason for all of this - full moon. Yep, been quite a night.
Still didn't get my beer........
Had that yummy Dairy Queen ice cream though....not quite the same thing. Maybe I need to wander on over to the ladies bar here!!!! LOL
Still didn't get my beer........
Had that yummy Dairy Queen ice cream though....not quite the same thing. Maybe I need to wander on over to the ladies bar here!!!! LOL
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