American English Superstitions Friday the 13th and Knocking on Wood
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Friday the 13th did you know it’s
believed in the u.s. that if a Friday
falls on the 13th day of any month that
it’s considered an unlucky day the
origins of this superstition aren’t
clear it’s possible but since some
Christians believe 13 is an unlucky
number and Friday is an unlucky day
Friday the 13th is especially unlucky
there’s even a famous horror movie
created after the superstition called
Friday the 13th the number 13 is already
an unlucky number
but Friday the 13th is an especially
unlucky creepy day knock on wood in the
u.s. it’s believed that knocking on wood
after talking about the future can
prevent an event that was spoken about
from taking place or to ensure that it
will indeed happen it’s probably because
in many cultures
it’s believed spirits live in trees
knocking on wood is a way to avoid
tempting fate you knock on wood to
remind yourself that the future is still
uncertain I had a great job interview
and knock on wood I think I might be in
the running
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