Thaindian News

By Meena Kar
Aug 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Considered one of the unluckiest days in the calendar, Friday the 13th is tomorrow and people all over are debating whether the day brings good luck or bad luck. The unluckiness of the number 13 has been traced to Christian history with the 13th guest at the last supper betraying Jesus Christ. The date, however, has been used by some companies to promote good luck for the left handed people. In Niwot, Colorado people will be given a test to see whether they are left handed and even right handed people can qualify for the freebies and benefits that are on offer. People who take the date seriously and are also die hard rock fans can enjoy the Kiss concert that promises to be the most over the top ever.

The Kiss concert will be taking place in Darien near Darien Lake and will see the original band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons get together with the Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. The show promises to be signature Kiss concert with fake blood and on stage fireworks.

The superstitions associated with Friday the 13th is said to have a strong social impact. More than 17 million people in the US alone are seen to be suffering from the fear of the day and find it difficult to get out of bed and go to work. Millions of dollars are lost by the businesses all over. The number of road accidents on Friday the 13th have been found to be lesser in comparison to other days as people are said to be more cautious considering the date.