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July 13, 2007

Freaky Friday or just another day for you?

This is the last Friday the 13th of the year.

Long considered an unlucky day, Friday the 13th is steeped in history and mythology. Many Christians saw it as an unlucky day because Friday was the day Jesus was crucified and 13 was the number of people at The Last Supper. In Norse Mythology, the evil god Loki caused the death of Balder – the god of light, joy and reconciliation – after Loki was not invited to a party for 12 at Valhalla, the banquet hall of the gods.

What about you? Do you have any hang-ups about Friday the 13th? Or are you curled up with your black cat today?

Check out this online phobia quiz that kicks off with a Friday the 13th question.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 7:40 AM | Permalink

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