Superstitions
Superstitious? Who me? Nah. But, hey, can someone please move that ladder out my way?
If you’re afraid something bad might happen on Friday the 13th, then you may have a mild case of paraskatriaphobia. (I know... long word. It's greek.)
Don’t worry, there are plenty of others who share the same fear and who would rather stay home then risk having a pigeon poop on their head.
Splat! I knew I should have stayed home!
The good news is that Friday the 13th only rolls around at the most three times a year, sometimes once. Now, that’s lucky!
So, who started all of this superstitious stuff anyhow?
Hey, don't look at me. I'm just the messenger.
There isn’t any one particular person to blame. Throughout history, millions of people have believed in superstitions. Every culture has them. Eventually these old beliefs made their way down your family tree all the way to you.
Gee. Thanks Uncle George and Aunt Martha.
How about you? Are you superstitious like AJ in Curse at Zala Manor? Wait! Before you answer, knock on wood, then read the following advice:
On Friday the 13th, avoid walking under ladders unless you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot or four-leaf clover in your pocket. If you’re walking past a cemetery and a black cat crosses your path, hold your breath, then cross your fingers and hope that the cat’s name is Lucky. And if you plan on traveling to Dracula’s castle, don’t forget to pack a string of garlic. And a mirror. Vampires don’t like mirrors!
But if you break the mirror, you’re out of luck for the next seven years!
Win some, lose some.
Of course if you’re not the superstitious type like AJ’s friend Emily, then you have nothing to worry about. Or do you?
Depends. Not all superstitions bring bad luck. Some are good omens. A baseball player spits on a new bat, hoping for a homerun. Blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one whoosh and your wish will come true. And if you find a penny, pick it up and all day long you’ll have good-luck. But only if it’s facing heads up. Tails side up…yep, more bad luck!
If you’re afraid something bad might happen on Friday the 13th, then you may have a mild case of paraskatriaphobia. (I know... long word. It's greek.)
Don’t worry, there are plenty of others who share the same fear and who would rather stay home then risk having a pigeon poop on their head.
Splat! I knew I should have stayed home!
The good news is that Friday the 13th only rolls around at the most three times a year, sometimes once. Now, that’s lucky!
So, who started all of this superstitious stuff anyhow?
Hey, don't look at me. I'm just the messenger.
There isn’t any one particular person to blame. Throughout history, millions of people have believed in superstitions. Every culture has them. Eventually these old beliefs made their way down your family tree all the way to you.
Gee. Thanks Uncle George and Aunt Martha.
How about you? Are you superstitious like AJ in Curse at Zala Manor? Wait! Before you answer, knock on wood, then read the following advice:
On Friday the 13th, avoid walking under ladders unless you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot or four-leaf clover in your pocket. If you’re walking past a cemetery and a black cat crosses your path, hold your breath, then cross your fingers and hope that the cat’s name is Lucky. And if you plan on traveling to Dracula’s castle, don’t forget to pack a string of garlic. And a mirror. Vampires don’t like mirrors!
But if you break the mirror, you’re out of luck for the next seven years!
Win some, lose some.
Of course if you’re not the superstitious type like AJ’s friend Emily, then you have nothing to worry about. Or do you?
Depends. Not all superstitions bring bad luck. Some are good omens. A baseball player spits on a new bat, hoping for a homerun. Blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one whoosh and your wish will come true. And if you find a penny, pick it up and all day long you’ll have good-luck. But only if it’s facing heads up. Tails side up…yep, more bad luck!
