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Unlucky Day
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There is a time some people fear
Though it comes at most, three times a year
If you were Greek or Spanish, it would be a different day
To expect that bad luck was headed your way.
The number of guests at the Last Supper, and then Crucifixion Day
Is given as a good reason for the fear we display.
Despite our logic, superstition holds sway,
So use extra caution on this numbered day.
What is it?
Though it comes at most, three times a year
If you were Greek or Spanish, it would be a different day
To expect that bad luck was headed your way.
The number of guests at the Last Supper, and then Crucifixion Day
Is given as a good reason for the fear we display.
Despite our logic, superstition holds sway,
So use extra caution on this numbered day.
What is it?
Answer
Friday the 13thIn Spanish speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th is considered an unlucky day. Greeks also consider Tuesday, especially Tuesday the 13th, unlucky. In Italian popular culture, it's Friday the 17th that's considered unlucky.
The number of people at the Last Supper was 13, with Judas being the 13th guest; the Crucifixion was Friday. This is given as the likely reason this day is considered unlucky.
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