Friday the 13th Vs. Martes 13

By MadeinSpanglish, Shine Latina

I’m willing to bet that no matter how modern you consider yourself to be, you have “knocked on wood” or touched a Buddha’s belly to avoid bad luck. And while fairly common, not all superstitions are created equal. In this country, the superstitions we share may have more than one version depending on a person’s given culture or background. Take for example Friday the 13th; while Americans consider Friday as the day to avoid, Hispanics shiver at having to go out on a Martes 13(or Tuesday the 13th). Cross your fingers and let’s wish for the best as we take a look at the possible sources for our fear of 13 and how superstitions are interpreted around the world.

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