Black Friday

Black Friday is in the USA and beyond after Thanksgiving. It is an amazing day for shopaholics – it’s easy to snatch the maximum discount on goods today. Some people wait a whole year for this date to please themselves with something.

History

The term “Black Friday” was popularized in the 1960s in Philadelphia to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur the day after Thanksgiving. The name later gained traction nationwide as it came to be associated with the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Retailers also adopted the term, using it to signify the point at which they would start turning a profit, or “in the black.” Initially, discounts were only valid for one day, but now sales can last for a month or several days, with the peak still falling on Friday. Twenty states in the USA have recognized the official holiday, and employers give employees a day off to take advantage of the deals. Shops open early, so if you show up at noon, you may not have time to buy the intended goods.

Interesting facts

• Americans do most of their shopping not on Black Friday, but on the Saturday before Christmas.
• Analogues of the holiday exist in many countries of the world.
• In 2008, a mob trampled an employee to death in a store.
• Every year more people shop online.
• They tried to rename the holiday more than once because of the “dark” name, but it has firmly taken root in society.

How to take part

To take part in Black Friday, visit the mall in advance and find out which items will be heavily discounted. Make sure you plan ahead so that you don’t get confused on the day. You can also share your purchases on social media to see what your friends have bought.

When is Black Friday in 2024?

Black Friday is observed on the day after Thanksgiving each year.

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