New York and Pennsylvania.
613. Never begin a piece of work on Friday; it is bad luck.
General in the United States.
614. Seafaring men will not sail on Friday.
Somewhat general in the United States.
615. If you begin a piece of work on Friday, it will be a very short or a very long job.
St. John, N. B.
616. It is bad luck to cut your finger-nails on Friday.
Pigeon Cove, Mass.
617. As with the superstitious generally, Friday is a very unlucky day. Housekeepers will prefer paying a quarter’s rent extra to going into a house on that day. It is, of course, most unlucky to be married on it. Wednesday is the day considered most favorable for the purpose.