How to Celebrate Friday the 13th

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:09

Only around 10 percent of modern-day Americans believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, yet it is still a well recognized superstition. If you want to have some fun on Friday the 13th, there are many things you can do to mark the...

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Only around 10 percent of modern-day Americans believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, yet it is still a well recognized superstition. If you want to have some fun on Friday the 13th, there are many things you can do to mark the day. Take advantage of any local events, like events at museums. Have a party where you eat spooky food and watch scary movies. You can also plan fun activities, like ghost hunting, somewhat related to the day.

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Taking Advantage of Local Events and Attractions

Some towns may have events planned around the community for Friday the 13th. You can search online, typing in something like "local Friday the 13th events," or look for flyers at a local community center. Something like a potluck, cookout, or free movie screening, can be a fun way to spend the day.

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Look up the various museums in your area and see if you find anything spooky or odd. Maybe there's a museum of medical history in your area. Maybe there's a museum of oddities. Something like Ripley's Believe It Or Not, for example, can be fun to do on Friday the 13th.^{[1] X Research source}
Museums may also host local events on the date. For example, maybe a local history museum is having a special exhibit or talk about the history of Friday the 13th.

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Look into your own town's quirky history. Figure out some superstitions, or allegedly haunted sites, and give them a visit on the day. See if there are any guided tours in your area that feature local oddities.^{[2] X Research source}
Look into local superstitions. For example, maybe there's an old playground where people believe you can make wishes. This would be a great place to visit on Friday the 13th.

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Some businesses may have deals or specials to mark the day. A local bar, for example, may have special Friday the 13th themed drinks. A local restaurant may have half-off appetizers or special food for the day. See if you can go out to a local business and save some money while enjoying food and drink specials for the day.^{[3] X Research source}
If you're interested in getting a tattoo, check out tattoo parlors. Many tattoo parlors offer discounts on Friday the 13th-themed tattoos.

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Having a Party

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As Friday the 13th is believed to be a day marked by bad luck, opt for spooky decorations. Pick a variety of decorations in colors like black, gray, and red to give off a spooky, ominous feel.^{[4] X Research source}

For example, find wreathes made out of black and gray flowers to give off a deadly, creepy look.

Cut pieces of red felt into the shapes of droplets. Glue them onto a long piece of string to make a blood drop garland.

Make use of your own bookshelf for decorations. Pull out copies of horror stories, like the works of Poe, to display at your party.

Step 2 Watch Friday the 13th-themed movies.

You can try watching films from the Friday the 13th franchise at your party. You can also just watch horror movies in general to give off the spooky feel of the day. For example, watch horror classics like The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby.

Step 3 Play games with a dark or superstitious twist.

Put a spooky twist on classic games. For example, look for trivia games online that have questions centered around horror and superstition. Play a game like Truth or Dare that pushes people out of their comfort zone. Try doing a game of Pictionary where you have to draw spooky pictures.

Many bands, such as Everlast and Deer Tick, have songs called "Friday the 13th" that would be appropriate to add to a playlist for your party. You can also add songs about the day Friday, such as humorous choices like Rebecca Black's "Friday." Generally spooky sounding songs (e.g., hauntings, true crime, and real life disasters) can also fit on a Friday the 13th mix. Add something like, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."

Websites like Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube may have ready made Friday the 13th playlists.
Think about the demographics of all the people you invited. Make sure that there's something that appeals to everyone attending!