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Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Friday, June 13, 2025 is so special
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Every Friday the 13th comes with its own list of crazy facts and figures. Some people think it is an unlucky day. Others associate it with the popular horror movie franchise. No matter what you think of the day, Friday, June 13, 2025, is special for another reason: it is the only Friday the 13th this year. Most years have at least 2 Friday the 13ths. A year that has only one happens once every 400 years or so. That is due to the Gregorian calendar, which has a repeating cycle of 400 years. Over that period of time, there are 171 years with exactly one Friday the 13th, 170 years with two and 59 years with three. Another fun Gregorian calendar/Friday the 13th fact: although there is always at least one Friday the 13th per calendar year, it can be as long as 14 months between two Friday the 13ths. And if you're wondering why Friday the 13 is known as an unlucky day, it traces back to Scandinavian gods. An old tale says the god of mischief disrupted a dinner party of 12 other god. Of course, there are those pesky movies too. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
The calendar has spoken: Here's how many Friday the 13ths to fear in 2025
Don't Panic — It's the Only One This Year Live Events Can There Be Many "Friday the 13ths" in a Year? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel If you've been feeling a little uneasy today, there's a reason: it's Friday the 13th , but do not worry, it's the only one this year, as per a to EarthSky's calendar calculation, the year 2025 will have just one Friday the 13th, and it falls in June, which is today, as per the find out how many Friday the 13ths would come, we need to see how the days and months align in a common year, a non-leap year with 365 days, that begins on a Wednesday, just like 2025 started, according to EarthSky observed a pattern in calendars: any month that begins on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th. Since June 1, 2025, was on a Sunday, the 13th day of the month fell on a Friday, as per the same calendar pattern last appeared in 2014, and after today, it won't come around again until 2031 because common years starting on Wednesdays come in cycles; adding 6, 17, and 28 years gives us the next occurrences, reported 2025 only has one, the maximum number of Friday the 13ths in a single year is three, as per the Friday the 13ths last happened in 2015 on February, March, and November, and the next triple Friday the 13ths will come next year, in 2026 — again in February, March, and November, according to EarthSky Friday the 13ths occurred last year, in September and December 2024, and we'll see two again in 2029, in the months of April and July, as per the to BCC, the origin of Friday the 13th being associated with being an unlucky day has been a long-standing superstition in Western 2025 is a common year that starts on a Wednesday, the calendar pattern only allows one month, June, to start on a Sunday, as per the it follows a repeating calendar cycle. Days realign in predictable ways every 6, 11, or 28 years, depending on leap years, as per EarthSky report.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The only Friday the 13th of the year is here — 7 superstitions to avoid or pursue
It's Friday the 13th — the only one this year! Does that make it luckier? The summer solstice is just around the corner, bringing the longest day of the year. Maybe this eerie Friday is just clearing the air before the sun takes center stage. Either way, today can serve as a day to reflect and let go, to create a chance for renewal. Friday the 13th's reputation for bad luck largely originates from religious and cultural beliefs. In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where Judas, the 13th guest, betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion on a Friday, according to USA TODAY. Norse mythology also contributes, with the 13th god, Loki, bringing chaos and death. This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day's unlucky status. This is the only Friday the 13th of 2025. Next year will feature three Friday the 13ths — spanning February, March and November — the maximum possible in a single calendar year. Breaking a mirror: Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck, so handle glass carefully today. Walking under a ladder: This superstition stems from the idea that walking under a ladder disrupts the triangle, a symbol of life, and invites misfortune. Spilling salt: Accidentally spilling salt has been seen as bad luck for centuries. To counteract, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil. Crossing paths with a black cat: Black cats, often associated with witches and bad omens, are considered unlucky, especially when they cross your path on Friday the 13th. Stepping on Cracks: The rhyme "step on a crack, break your mother's back" comes from the idea that stepping on cracks invites bad energy or harm. Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes or rabbit's feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes. Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes. If you say something hopeful, knock on wood to "seal the deal" and keep good fortune on your side. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: What's the history behind Friday the 13th? 7 superstitions to know
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The only Friday the 13th of the year is near. Here are 7 superstitions to avoid or pursue
There's only one Friday the 13th this year — it's just days away, with the summer solstice right behind it. It is an off-season cameo of spooky season, which is just months away. Or just a cosmic nudge to release the weird energy before we soak in the sun's longest stay. Either way, it can serve as a day to reflect and let go, to create a chance for renewal. Friday the 13th's reputation for bad luck largely originates from religious and cultural beliefs. In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where Judas, the 13th guest, betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion on a Friday, according to USA TODAY. Norse mythology also contributes, with the 13th god, Loki, bringing chaos and death. This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day's unlucky status. This is the only Friday the 13th of 2025. Next year will feature three Friday the 13ths — spanning February, March and November — the maximum possible in a single calendar year. Breaking a mirror: Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck, so handle glass carefully today. Walking under a ladder: This superstition stems from the idea that walking under a ladder disrupts the triangle, a symbol of life, and invites misfortune. Spilling salt: Accidentally spilling salt has been seen as bad luck for centuries. To counteract, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil. Crossing paths with a black cat: Black cats, often associated with witches and bad omens, are considered unlucky, especially when they cross your path on Friday the 13th. Stepping on Cracks: The rhyme "step on a crack, break your mother's back" comes from the idea that stepping on cracks invites bad energy or harm. Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes or rabbit's feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes. Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes. If you say something hopeful, knock on wood to "seal the deal" and keep good fortune on your side. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: How did Friday the 13th originate? 7 superstitions to avoid or pursue
