Discounts and promotions in honor of Friday the 13th: how to make the day lucky?
13 september 2024 в 16:37
Today is Friday the 13th, known as a day of bad luck.
However, in an attempt to soften any superstitions, fast food chains Krispy Kreme and Wendy’s are offering deals to make customers feel better this Friday.
Here’s how you can take advantage of these offers and learn how the day earned its spooky reputation.
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original Glazed doughnuts for just 13 cents when purchasing any dozen or 16 Minis at regular price. To take advantage of this buy one get one offer, fans must use the promo code «13» when ordering in-store or online through the app or website. Customers are limited to one dozen at 13 cents.
The fast food chain known for its «Baconator» is offering Rewards members free hot and crispy fries of any size with any purchase through the app. Customers can also enjoy a small Frosty for $ 1 until the end of the month.
The belief that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day has roots in religious contexts and over time has become a cultural phenomenon.
According to National Geographic Kids, the origin «likely comes from Christian religion». For example, in the Bible, it is said that Judas, who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. Additionally, many unfortunate events in the Bible, it is claimed, happened on a Friday.
In Norse mythology, a similar event occurred when Loki, the god of mischief, became the 13th guest at a dinner in Valhalla. His arrival caused chaos and led to the death of another god, Balder, further associating the number 13 with misfortune.
Additionally, in numerology, the number 12 is often seen as «complete» (for example, 12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 apostles, etc.), while 13 is considered irregular or outside the norm, symbolizing bad luck or chaos.
Over time, literature, movies, and popular culture have reinforced this superstition. The 1980 horror film «Friday the 13th» helped spread the day as a harbinger of misfortune and bad luck in modern culture.
In 2024, the date that occurs at least once a year will happen twice, in September and December
However, in an attempt to soften any superstitions, fast food chains Krispy Kreme and Wendy’s are offering deals to make customers feel better this Friday.
Here’s how you can take advantage of these offers and learn how the day earned its spooky reputation.
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a dozen original Glazed doughnuts for just 13 cents when purchasing any dozen or 16 Minis at regular price. To take advantage of this buy one get one offer, fans must use the promo code «13» when ordering in-store or online through the app or website. Customers are limited to one dozen at 13 cents.
The fast food chain known for its «Baconator» is offering Rewards members free hot and crispy fries of any size with any purchase through the app. Customers can also enjoy a small Frosty for $ 1 until the end of the month.
The belief that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day has roots in religious contexts and over time has become a cultural phenomenon.
According to National Geographic Kids, the origin «likely comes from Christian religion». For example, in the Bible, it is said that Judas, who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. Additionally, many unfortunate events in the Bible, it is claimed, happened on a Friday.
In Norse mythology, a similar event occurred when Loki, the god of mischief, became the 13th guest at a dinner in Valhalla. His arrival caused chaos and led to the death of another god, Balder, further associating the number 13 with misfortune.
Additionally, in numerology, the number 12 is often seen as «complete» (for example, 12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 apostles, etc.), while 13 is considered irregular or outside the norm, symbolizing bad luck or chaos.
Over time, literature, movies, and popular culture have reinforced this superstition. The 1980 horror film «Friday the 13th» helped spread the day as a harbinger of misfortune and bad luck in modern culture.
In 2024, the date that occurs at least once a year will happen twice, in September and December
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