How to celebrate Friday the 13th

Video: 13 Ways To Celebrate Friday The 13th

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Only about ten percent of Americans today believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. This superstition is still the most widespread, as it generates a lot of jokes and makes people a little more cautious than usual. Friday the thirteenth falls one to three times a year, providing you with a great occasion to celebrate this day in a fun way. It is also a great way to face your fears if you have any.

Regardless of whether you consider this day or the number 13 itself unlucky, celebrating this holiday can help to look at it from a different angle and convince you a little.

Steps

1 Find out more about Friday the 13th, especially if this day touches you or fills you with fear. Knowledge is the path to enlightenment, and understanding the origins of Friday the 13th can help you solve any problems that may arise.
- Learn about its history. It is important to remember that no one knows the exact origin of this superstition, but most likely it is a combination of two superstitions: the fear of the number 13 and the fear of Fridays. Wikipedia contains a short review, which states that the superstition about Friday the 13th became known only in the 19th century. Snopes also describes the mysterious origins of this phenomenon in detail. While Friday the 13th may seem scary, it must be remembered that this is just superstition.
- Despite the fact that there are fewer traffic accidents on Friday the 13th due to the fact that most people probably don't even leave their homes on that day, the evidence for a reduction in accidents is inaccurate. There is no evidence that on this day, members of one sex are more prone to accidents than members of the other.
2 Maintain the same level of security as on any other day. There is no need to call out trouble by imagining how you will have an accident. Psychologist Richard Weissman warns against believing in superstition, and as a result, "creating your own bad luck." This day is no different from other days.All normal precautions should be followed when driving, crossing the road, using sharp objects, etc. And it is also important not to attach particular importance to this day, because this is the most ordinary day.
- Don't associate coincidence with bad luck on Friday the 13th (also known as bias). Making a list of accidents and bad events that happen on Friday the 13th is a twisted way of advocating a preconceived notion about how superstition works. You can believe what you want, but if you try to do the same on any other day, you will find that the number of accidents does not depend on the date!
3 Plan your party for Friday the 13th. This can be a great excuse to throw up a lot of fun and just laugh at all the superstitions.
- Plan your party.
- Try Halloween decor ideas, and draw on key figures from other superstitions. For example, use installations of black cats, paper stairs and the number 13 in your decorations.
- Use lanterns or candles to light up the party.
- Organize good snacks and drinks to create a great party atmosphere. For snack ideas, go to the wikiHow page for Party Snack Ideas.
- Play scary music (your Halloween CDs will come in handy!).
- Dress up in a suit. The more mysterious the better.
4 Liven up your party with fun games.
- Play Truth or Desire. This game is great for any party. (See also how to play Truth or Dare for a more thrill!).
- Play I Would Save / Kill. It’s very simple. Each player chooses a character from a horror movie and explains who he would save / kill and why. You can organize a prize for the best story or just play for fun.
- Play True or False.
- See wikiHow Game Categories for a game of your liking.
5 Watch the movie "Friday the 13th" or any other horror movie. This movie will inevitably lift your spirits, and you can even act out it. Not everyone will enjoy being in the atmosphere of horror, but those who have gotten into the taste of the party will be in awe of the terrifying screams and eating sweets while watching. Some ideas to help organize this activity include:
- Watching a horror movie
- Discussion of the film
- Viewing pleasure
- Impression of the movie you watched.
6 Seek help if you have a fear of Friday the 13th. If you are afraid of Friday the 13th, then you are in a state of phobia, more commonly known as triskaidekaphobia. Between 17 and 21 million people in the United States suffer from this phobia. In addition, the US loses about $ 800 - $ 900 million every Friday the 13th as most people refuse to go to work or fly. Henry Ford, world famous man who refused to work on Friday the 13th. Despite the fact that this is a real phobia, which is based on superstitions associated with bad luck, you can get rid of it through willpower. If this condition complicates your life and interferes with successfully coping with work, then it turns into a real problem.
- See a professional who can help you deal with this phobia. Ask your doctor for a referral if you are unsure who to contact.
- If you are suffering from anxiety or panic attacks, you should immediately seek professional help.
- Read the article "Coping with Triskaidekaphobia" for more help.

Tips

Send your friends Friday the 13th greeting cards. You can find them on the internet. Some of them are creepy, others are funny, and some are just a reminder that this is another good excuse to see a friend on Friday!
Did you know that every thirteenth day of the month falls on Friday if the month starts on Sunday? Did you know that the 13th falls on Friday more often than any other day of the week?
Those who are afraid of failure on Friday the 13th need to live where this day is perceived negatively. For example, in English-speaking countries or in Germany. In some cultures, this date does not mean anything at all, while in others, as, for example, in Italy, it is shifted to Friday the 17th. Friday the 13th is considered a lucky day in France, so many people play the lottery on this day.

Warnings

You shouldn't use this day as an excuse to skip work or school, pretending to be sick just so you don't leave the house, unless you are really sick.
Don't intimidate people who are already afraid of this day. There is nothing funny about teasing people who are easily offended. As a result, everyone will feel uncomfortable.
Do not think that you are doomed if you break a mirror, walk under a staircase, or see a black cat, etc. Remember that this is all fiction.