After the success of Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th kicked off the 80's by taking the slasher genre to gorey new heights. Jason Voorhees first appeared (sort of) to terrify teens at a Crystal ...

Friday the 13th has a long history of freaking people out. When this day rolls around, people buy and travel less. In fact, the global economy is estimated to lose as much as $900 million every ...

The exact origins of Friday the 13th may be somewhat of a mystery of its own, but many agree it has roots in Christian ...

Friday the 13th has arrived in the final month of the year, but this one might bring a little extra magic. With the Geminids meteor shower illuminating the night sky, it’s a great opportunity to ...

It's Friday the 13th, an uncommon date that for many people around the world can surface superstitions and even elicit fear. The day is an extra rare occurrence in which the 13th day of a month ...

Insert horror movie doom music — Friday the 13th is nigh, bringing with it a sense of general unease and some trying astrological transits. Come Friday, we’ll be fresh off of a tense ...

Friday the 13th gets a bad rep. In horror movies, old wives' tales, and pop culture, we've been told this is a day of superstitious lousy luck. However, it's untrue. In actuality, this occurrence ...

Happy holidays — the last Friday the 13th is upon us. Some people consider the day an extremely unlucky day, which can land as often as three times a year on the calendar. Why is it so unlucky?

Some people call it the “Black Friday” of tattoos. While Friday the 13th is typically considered unlucky, it’s a day of tradition and discounts at tattoo shops across Colorado and the country.

Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a couple of times a year. The day has come to be associated with superstition, luck and magic, though it has some surprising origins.