For something a little different

This Friday, which happens to be Friday the Thirteenth in my corner of the globe, My friends and i are having a Friday the Thirteenth party!

While i know that it isn't a very original title, the concept is a stroke of pure genius I must say. A good way to combat the supersticious fear that the day brings. Did you know that the day is a recognised day of which evil reigns because it was then that many of the Knights Templar (which some of you may know, especially if you've read 'The Da Vinci Code) were rounded up and burnt at the stake. I believe, if my memory serves me correctly, it was for acts against the Christian God. Heresy was indeed a very common reason for barbecuing in that era.

Anyway, if you also wish to have a bit of dark fun the most important thing to remember is decorations. For those that are brave and don't mind flying in the face of centuries of folk lore and old wives tales, which we paid no thought to, then use any old superstition as a base to your celebration. Place a ladder above the door, a black cat in the hallway, spill some salt over the coffee table, hang some open umbrellas from the ceiling or if you're feeling especially lucky find an old and unwanted mirror and whack with a hammer until you reach the desired effect. For those that are a little more safety conscious perhaps leave that one and research some other more obscure superstitions over the internet.

Costumes can be whatever you desire. Anything from a simple all-black ensemble to an all out costume party depending on your budget and and energy levels.

If you are superstitious yourself, then hold a Good Luck party. Plenty of four-leave clover cut-outs and right-side-up horse-shoes over doorways and anything else that is meant to make the day easier. I don't know much about good luck traditions though. Isn't it odd how we know so much of the bad and little of the good?

Well, whatever your inclination enjoy the day and stay safe and happy!