Yes, Today is Friday the 13th. And some folks have a fear of that special day. Hence the word paraskevidekatriaphobia which means ‘The fear of Friday the 13th”.According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. "It's been estimated that [US]$800 or $900 million is lost in business on this day". ...
So how did the Friday the 13th superstition develop and why do many folks fear that day and worry that bad things might happen to them?
According to Wikipedia, there are several theories. To read about those theories and even more information about this famous or infamous day, HERE’S THE LINK.
