FRIDAY the 13th is a day of misfortune for many a superstitious expat.
But you won’t find locals drawing their blinds and running from black cats today.
For Spaniards, it’s actually Tuesday the 13th that’s considered unlucky.
For them, Tuesday is said to be dominated by Ares, the Greek god of war, who gives his name to Martes – Tuesday in Spanish.
As the old Spanish proverb warns: ‘En martes, ni te cases, ni te embarques, ni de tu casa te apartes’ – or in English – “On Tuesday, don’t get married, embark on a journey, or move away.”
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