The seating arrangement at the Last Supper is believed to have given rise to a longstanding Christian superstition that having 13 guests at a table was a bad omen-specifically, that it was courting death. The next day, of course, was Good Friday, the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. 13 Bizarre Superstitions Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?Īccording to biblical tradition, 13 guests attended the Last Supper, held on Maundy Thursday, including Jesus and his 12 apostles (one of whom, Judas, betrayed him).
