The next one after December won't occur until June 2025. Fear and anxiety about the day may have been amplified by the slasher-movie series featuring Jason Voorhees, but where did the superstition originate?

Here are 13 facts about Friday the 13th and what has led superstitious people to believe it's an unlucky day, including pop culture and historical moments.

Here's more about the origins and traditions of the supposedly unlucky yet somewhat common calendar date known as Friday the 13th.

Today is Friday the 13th. From the origins, superstitions and ways people celebrate, here's everything you need to know.

Friday the 13th has long been associated with superstition, and historically, certain events have occurred on this date that have added to its ominous reputation.

The New-York Historical Society says the origin can be partially traced back to Jesus’ Last Supper. The story goes that 13 guests attended the Last Supper—Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles—and the next day, Good Friday, was the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Whether you don’t know how to celebrate or are a seasoned Friday the 13th fan, here’s what to know about the day's superstitions and discounts.

It's not clear where the superstition originates. Some believe it stems from the Biblical Last Supper, in which the unlucky 13th guest, Judas, betrays Jesus. Another Biblical belief is that Cain killed his brother, Abel, on Friday the 13th.

The superstition of Friday the 13th isn't as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.

Friday the 13th is a day with a reputation for being unlucky and dangerous. But is there any truth to that superstition?