Superstitions
This common household item is said to bring 7 years of bad luck if you break it.
What is a mirror?
This day of the week was traditionally considered unlucky in maritime traditions.
What is Friday?
This masked character became iconic in a famous horror franchise linked to Friday the 13th.
Who is Jason Voorhees?
Finding one of these in the grass is considered lucky.
What is a four-leaf clover?
This U.S. transportation system once reported fewer travelers on Friday the 13th.
What is airline travel?
Crossing paths with this animal is believed to bring bad luck—especially on Friday the 13th.
What is a black cat?
Some historians say Friday the 13th superstitions come from this group, arrested by King Philip IV in 1307.
Who were the Knights Templar?
This genre of movie often uses Friday the 13th to build suspense.
What is horror?
This metal object is hung over doorways for good luck.
What is a horseshoe?
This type of professional may see more appointments on Friday the 13th due to anxiety.
What is a therapist?
Walking under one of these is considered unlucky because it was once seen as breaking a sacred triangular shape.
What is a ladder?
In numerology, this number is seen as perfect—making 13 seem irregular or unlucky.
What is 12?
This fear-based TV show often releases special episodes on Friday the 13th.
What is “Fear Factor”?
This number is considered lucky in many Asian cultures.
What is 8?
Some people refuse to do this simple activity on Friday the 13th—just in case.
What is leave the house?
This number is feared enough that many buildings skip labeling this floor.
What is 13?
This religious figure was said to be the 13th guest at the Last Supper.
Who is Judas?
In many scary movies, this setting—deep in the woods—is commonly used on Friday the 13th.
What is a summer camp?
Knocking on this material is said to keep bad luck away.
What is wood?
This phase of the moon is sometimes linked (incorrectly) to Friday the 13th myths.
What is a full moon?
This word describes a fear of Friday the 13th.
What is paraskevidekatriaphobia?
This calendar‑related event occurs 1–3 times a year
What is the 13th day of any month falling on a Friday?
This decade saw an explosion of superstition‑themed movies.
What are the 1980s?
According to office legend, this is the scariest thing you can encounter on Friday the 13th—especially before coffee.
What is an unexpected morning meeting?
In Italy, this number—not 13—is traditionally considered unlucky.
What is 17?