This week marks the arrival of the first Friday the 13th of 2015. For many of us, even the mention of this “unlucky day” brings a quiver of anxiety. We say it’s hoo-hah, but a little voice in us whispers, “what if?…”
Superstitions retain surprising power today. Next time you’re in a hotel, gaze at the elevator buttons: Chances are you’ll find no 13th floor. Some surgeons won’t operate on days they associate with bad luck. And weddings? From carrying the bride over the threshold to donning a bridesmaid’s dress, nearly every nuptial rite is rooted in age-old superstition.
Superstitions are more than persistent irrationality. They connect us to our ancient ancestors and traditions. Here are history’s 13 most enduring superstitions. Their origins may surprise you.
Source: Huffpo
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