No one knows for sure why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky. There is a Biblical reference to the unlucky number 13. Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th guest to the Last Supper. In ancient Rome, witches reportedly gathered in groups of 12. The 13th was believed to be the devil. So we can say that fear of Friday the 13th is rooted in ancient.
Numerologists consider 12 a 'complete' number. There are 12 months in a year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 gods of Olympus, and 12 apostles of Jesus. In exceeding 12 by 1, 13's association with bad luck has to do with just being a little beyond completeness.
Some interesting facts: many airports skip the 13th gate, airplanes have no 13th aisle. Many of skyscrapers lack a 13th floor.
In 2009 there will be three Friday the 13th's.
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