A rare Friday the 13th event is about to occur according to the Us National Weather Channel. Tomorrow night is not only Friday the 13th but also a full harvest moon.
Now, this rare Friday the 13th event may or may not mean anything to you, but, to some people Friday the 13th is an extremely spooky and scary day. Many people across the globe are very superstitious and Friday the 13th brings them a lot of anxiety. However, add in the upcoming full moon and for those, it can be chaos.
So what is so special about this months Friday the 13th and full moon? The spooky combo is reportedly a pretty rare occasion. It hasn’t happened since Oct. 13, 2000, and won’t happen again until Aug. 13, 2049.
Many superstitions surround the number 13 and particularly Friday the 13th. For example, did you know that there are people who are terrified of the number 13. These people suffer from a condition which is known as Triskaidekaphobia (also being referred to as 13-digit phobia) is the irrational fear of the number 13.
When Friday lands on the 13th many believe the day will bring nothing but bad luck. Many think that the reason for the number 13’s bad luck comes from the Bible. Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is thought to have been the 13th guest to sit down to the Last Supper.
Feeling superstitious, or just interested in a little spooky Friday fun. Here is a list of the 13th biggest superstitions that haunt the day.
Fear of black cats it is believed by some that should a black cat cross your path your day will not go well at all.
Mirrors…break a mirror and you will suffer 7 long years of horrible luck.
Ladders…They say walking under a ladder is bad luck. Many will go
several steps out of their way to avoid tempting the fates.
Salt…avoid bad luck by avoiding spilling the salt today.
Purses…Ladies keep your purses off the floor to keep bad luck from finding a way in.
6.66 If you bill totals these three scary numbers make sure to buy something else to change your total and keep bad luck at bay.
Umbrellas…Never open an umbrella inside.
Haircuts on this day is bad news. According to legends cut your hair on this day and it could bring death to a member of your family.
Funeral…Superstition experts claim if a funeral procession passes
you on Friday the 13th you will be next to die.
Finally…Getting out of bed on Friday the 13th… To avoid bad luck get out of bed on the same side you entered in the night before. All in all this list of superstitions is exactly just that, a list of what some believe should never be tested, especially on this day, but, all in all, it is just harmless folklore.
That being said, tomorrow’s Friday the 13th will come and go, some may have odd bad luck incidents, but most will get through this Friday the 13th like the ones that have passed before mostly unscathed. Enjoy the full harvest moon!
Emma Taylor 
Sofia Bassett