Defy Superstition Day
About Defy Superstition Day
When is Defy Superstition Day Celebrated? This holiday is always observed on September 13
Defy Superstition Day is your opportunity to break those superstitious beliefs that you have been living with most, or all, of your life. Defy Superstition Day is a September 13 holiday for a reason. It defies the superstition around the number 13 being unlucky.
Many people have a long list of superstitions. Tops on the list is the unlucky number 13. Black cats are also an object to be wary of. Walking under a ladder has always been viewed as something to avoid (actually, there is some logic to this superstition). The list goes on, and on, and on.
Did you Know? Hotels do not have a 13th floor or a room #13. Hotels usually do not have any room that ends in #13. It’s all because people are superstitious about this number.
Defy Superstition Day was created to help you to eliminate superstitions that have been haunting you. Use today as it is intended……. to blow away the superstitions in your life.
How to Celebrate Defy Superstition Day
Don’t you think that it’s about time you shed all those superstitious fears that keep you locked up in your room? Surely, you have better places to be than cowering under a blanket or under your bed!? Hence, here are some ideas to get you started on a new life free from fear and anxiety:
- Walk under a ladder.
- Let a black cat walk across your path.
- Buy a black cat for a pet.
- Walk on a crack because it will not break your mother’s back.
- Use the number 13 when purchasing a lottery ticket.
- Use the number 13 at the casino.
- Throw away your rabbit’s foot.
- Stop your habit of knocking on wood.
- Break a mirror.
- Open an umbrella indoors.
- Put a hat on your bed.
- Toss your four-leaf clover. Whether you think so or not, it isn’t doing you any good.
Things you should stop doing:
- Stop knocking on wood to keep bad luck away.
- Don’t cross your fingers.
- Stop throwing salt over your shoulder with your right hand. At least go halfway and use your left hand.
Today's Quote
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – – Aesop
History and Origin of Defy Superstition Day
We found no individual or group that claims to have originated this Defy Superstition Day. Undoubtedly, there’s no superstition involved here. The creator simply was remiss in recording himself as the originator.
This special day dates back to at least 1999.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are some things that happened on this day:
- New York City becomes the Capitol of the United States. I bet you didn’t know that! (1788)
- Nintendo introduces the first Super Mario game. (1985)
- Ben Savage, actor, “Cory Matthews” on TV series “Boy Meets World”, was born on this day in 1980.
More September 13 Holidays
Besides Defy Superstition Day, here are some more September 13 holidays that aren’t’ afraid to celebrate on a date that uses the number 13:
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