"This religious belief spilled over into a general dislike of starting anything - or doing anything important - on a Friday." And what about the number 13? "Because Friday was the day of the crucifixion, Fridays were always regarded as a day of penance and abstinence," he says. So, why Friday? Steve Roud, author of The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland ( £2.96, Amazon), explained to the BBC: The superstition dates back to the urban legends of the 1600s and, to understand it properly, we need to look at the day Friday and the number 13 separately. Why have we chosen them? Read on… Why is Friday 13th considered unlucky? Whether or not you believe in the superstition of Friday 13th, it's still a date that can send a shiver through your plans thanks to the attention and hype the ancient 'unlucky' date has built-up over the years.īut should we approach it with fear, or should we use it to our advantage and make a few different decisions? Country Living took a look at the history and have come up with five detoxing and rather enjoyable things which are best done on Friday 13th.
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