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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