The day is here, so here's the history, superstitions and more. Why is it so unlucky? Is there a name for fearing Friday 13th ...

According to the superstition - simply touching wood ... old pagan ritual and incorporated Christian icons - the wood becomes the cross Jesus Christ was crucified on. When you knock or touch ...

Friday the 13th is quickly approaching. Where did the holiday originate? What are some lucky and unlucky superstitions?

If you’ve ever said something like “I haven’t gotten a parking ticket in years” and then immediately followed it by saying “knock on wood!” while tapping a wooden desk, door frame or even your own ...

When a black cat would cross your path, it meant the devil was ... between witches and black cats continues to this day. This superstition is so legit that the term triskaidekaphobia was coined ...

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

Touching wood is Britain's most popular superstitious ... However, they have given a real insight into the world of superstitions and what people believe. It also appears that the rise in science ...

Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes. If you say something hopeful, knock on wood to "seal the deal" and keep good fortune on your side.

When a black cat would cross your path, it meant the devil was ... between witches and black cats continues to this day. This superstition is so legit that the term triskaidekaphobia was coined ...

When a black cat would cross your path, it meant the devil was ... between witches and black cats continues to this day. This superstition is so legit that the term triskaidekaphobia was coined ...