Where did the Friday the 13th superstition come from?
Show notes
Today is the last Friday, the 13th of 2026, a year which featured three. That's the maximum number of times the date can occur in any year in the Gregorian calendar, and the only time it will happen in this decade…
But, where did this strange fear originate? And what are some of the common superstitions that can accompany it?
Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dr Jenny Butler from the UCC Study of Religions Department.