Friday : Some Factoids About Friday

Friday is the 5th day of the week in the US, however in some countries it is the 6th day of the week.
Friday is also a day of celebration (TGIF) because it is usually the last day of the work week. It is also the day of casual wear at work (Casual Friday).
Friday, Old English frīgedæg, is named after the goddess Venus.
In some cultures (notably Christian countries), Friday is considered unlucky. However, in the Scottish Gaelic culture it is consider a lucky day for sowing seed. Good Friday is considered a good day to sow potatoes. Friday is not a good day to start a voyage.
Friday the 13th is considered extremely unlucky because of it being Friday and being the unlucky number 13. Friday the 13th is known as Black Friday. _{not to be confused with the day after Thanksgiving called Black Friday because merchants are trying to make sure that they are in the black by the end of the year}
In Islam it is a day of peace and it is illegal to condemn a slave on a Friday.
Statistically strange – since the use of the Gregorian calendar and its leap year system, it is more common for the 13th to fall on a Friday than any other one day of the week. _{you will find more Friday the 13ths than say Monday the 13ths, however the 13th will fall randomly on other days throughout the year}

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Good Friday – Christian, commemorates the crucifixion of Christ.
Black Friday – any Friday when a historical disaster occurred. Also any 13th day of the month that falls on a Friday.
Casual or Dress Down Friday – ability to wear casual clothing to work on Fridays.
POETS Day – Piss Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday (UK and Australia).