Friday the 13th is considered unlucky not because of a horror movie. But because of Jesus. Here's more about the date.
' really bad summer camp experience was made into one of the most successful horror movie franchises ever. USA Today wrote in 2015:
Fear is likely rooted in Christianity. Jesus was crucified on a Friday and ever since the day has been associated with"general ill omen," Michael Bailey, a history professor at Iowa State University who specializes in the origins of superstitions, told USA TODAY Network.The"13" number is in relation to the guest at the last supper the night Jesus was killed. Judas is considered the 13th guest. According to USA Today, the superstition's origin is not clear.
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