Friday the 13th is considered by many to be an unlucky day. Here's the history behind why people are superstitious about the day.

Here's more about the origins and traditions of the supposedly unlucky yet somewhat common calendar date known as Friday the 13th.

John Nordell/The Image Bank/Getty Images I've always had a soft spot for Friday the 13th. I love it when people are a little more open with their superstitions, and the day typically reveals that even the most fact-driven people carry a little bit of mystery in their hearts.