Happy Friday the 13th, everybody! This week we have another Friday the 13th which is crazy.
Depending on who you ask, the day is either a day to walk very carefully around ladders, avoid every black cat in a five-mile radius, and stay indoors… or it’s just another fabulous start to the weekend.
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Are You a Superstitious Person?
Personally? I feel like it makes sense to lean into the fun of it sometimes, but to be 100% truthful I am more than a wee bit superstitious around the 13th when it is Friday.
One year my Mom’s car brakes gave out on Friday the 13th. Another year we literally had a trip cancelled and the borders shut down due to pandemic worries in 2020 and that was March 13th. On a Friday. So we have some reasons to be a little leery of the date.
Shockingly Friday the 13th shows up as many as three times some years. That is the maximum number of superstitious Friday the 13th days that a year can have. 2026 was one of those years. CRAZY.
Everyone knows the lore. Don’t step on cracks, don’t spill the salt (and if you do, throw some over your left shoulder, obviously), and definitely don’t break any mirrors unless you’re looking for seven years of questionable luck. But have you ever wondered how Friday the 13th got such a spooky reputation in the first place?
Friday the 13th Lore
Turns out, humans have been side-eying the number 13 for centuries. In many ancient cultures, the number 12 was considered the ultimate sign of perfection and completeness—12 months in a year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 hours on a clock face. So when poor number 13 rolled around, it felt like the awkward party crasher who ruined a perfectly organized guest list.
Combine that with the fact that Fridays have historically had their own strange myths, and boom: you’ve got triskaidekaphobia. (Yes, that is the actual, official 20-letter word for the fear of Friday the 13th! Try saying that three times fast while dodging a black cat.)
Charming or Spooky?
Whether you’re a total superstitious believer or a hardened skeptic who scoffs at broken mirrors, there’s no denying that Friday the 13th has a delightful, quirky charm. It’s the one day on the calendar where we get to be a little extra silly, indulge in spooky movies, and pretend that minor inconveniences—like dropping your toast butter-side-down—are the work of mystical, unlucky forces rather than just plain old clumsiness.
So, how are you celebrating today? Are you staying cozy under a blanket, or are you boldly walking under every ladder you can find just to prove a point? Not recommending that but I mean if you feel completely comfortable with testing fate, then knock yourself out. Hopefully not literally.
Either way, I’ve got something to test your luck (and your observation skills) today!
Before you jump into the rest of your weekend, why not take a quick pause and test your brain with a little themed fun? Down below, you’ll find a special Friday the 13th Word Search packed with superstitious terms, spooky vibes, and maybe a few tricky words hidden backwards or diagonally.
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Can you find them all without breaking your good luck streak? Grab a pen, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s find out. Happy hunting, and may the odds—and the luck—be ever in your favour today!
The Answer Key is Here but don’t peek before you try it at least.
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All the Other Printables:
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There’s a colouring page for every month of the year and there are many word games and travel activity pages to print and share. Now stay safe no matter what you believe about Friday the 13th!
