jivy | 
06 13th, 2008| 
So it’s Friday again, last day of work! Also, I have filed my maternity leave this morning and arranged all the things needed just before taking my vacation. So, I’m pretty excited to spend my time at home, doing nothing, hehe! It’s just last night that nestle reminded me 
of the date that it’s going to be Friday the 13th today… so I thought, writing something about it is interesting. The fear of Friday the 13th is a popular superstition. Examples of the taboos for both Friday and the number 13 are numerous.
Friday and Superstition
Friday’s ill-fated superstitious connotations are believed to result from the idea that it was the day of the week on which Eve tempted Adam and Christ was crucified.
Among the activities that are taboo on a Friday: setting sail on a ship; moving house; beginning any new work; writing a letter; knitting; starting a journey; and cutting your nails. In both England and America the custom to hang criminals on a Friday earned it the reputation of Hangman’s day.
One activity offers some promise on a Friday - sleeping. The thought is, if you repeat the dream you had during the night to a family member on Friday morning, the dream will come true.
Not everywhere does Friday have this dubious distinction. Friday is the Sabbath of the Jewish lunar calendar and the Sabbath of Islam. Scandinavian Pagans, Hindus, rural Scots, and Germans consider Friday a fertile day, favourable for a marriage or courting. Their more favorable view of Friday is a result of the history of Friday.
I am not a superstitious person, yenoe! and numbers don’t really matter to me. However, I have my fave number though - which is #9 that stands for my birthday. Each person is unique, they have their own beliefs and we cannot interfere with their stands. So, whether 13 is a really cursed number and Friday is really unlucky, it is up to you to deal with…I wonder if Chinese still believes that 8 is still lucky after all the tragedies happened to them.
Anyway, here’s a webby that I found about Friday the 13th, it’s nice to read, believe me 
