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Friday the 13th — often considered an unlucky day by triskaidekaphobics and Crystal Lake’s camp counselors — usually only occurs once or twice per year. But for the first time since 2015, the 2026 ...

The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th combines the negative associations of both the day Friday and the number 13. The fear of the date gained widespread popularity in the 19th and 20th ...

Beware of black cats and misfortune, the year's first Friday the 13th is just ahead. Friday, Feb. 13, will mark the first Friday the 13th of the year, a time for superstitions and spooky fears. The ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Kane Hodder-autographed Jason Voorhees Hockey Mask est. £25,000 - £50,000 goes on display as part of Propstore's film memorabilia auction on November 25, 2025 in London, ...

PlayStation is having a fairly good Black Friday so far. Battlefield 6 is down to $35 at Amazon and GameStop, a full 50% off, while Borderlands 4 is also $35, back in stock and ready to fly off those ...

Cross your fingers and knock on wood: Friday the 13th is upon us yet again. Feb. 13 marks the first of three Fridays the 13th of 2026. For the superstitious, the date can feel especially unsettling – ...

If you're superstitious, you might want to sleep late tomorrow. Or maybe go to bed early. It's Thursday, Feb. 12, which means tomorrow will be the first Friday the 13th of 2025. So break out your ...

Don't freak out, but those wishing to celebrate Valentine's Day this year might want to be aware that the romantic holiday falls one day after Friday the 13th. Feb. 13 marks the first Friday the 13th ...

INSKEEP: That was from a trailer from one of the "Friday The 13th" movies that came out on Friday the 13th, 1988. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on whether that release date is good or a bad omen. NEDA ...

Horror movies are big business these days, and there is one day in particular that feels like an irresistible marketing gimmick. SUMMERS: That was from a trailer for one of the "Friday The 13th" ...

The year 2026 will have three instances of Friday the 13th, occurring in February, March, and November. February's Friday the 13th falls on the eve of Valentine's Day, a rare occurrence not seen since ...