Ever wonder why the day after Thanksgiving turns into a shopping frenzy?
Well, that’s Black Friday! It’s the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season, known for massive sales and incredible discounts both in stores and online.
The “Black” actually refers to businesses going “into the black,” meaning they turn a profit. Historically, many retailers operated at a loss for most of the year, until holiday sales, especially this day, pushed them into profitability.
Another theory links “Black” to the sheer chaos and heavy traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, that police departments and bus drivers had to deal with on that day.
People flock to Black Friday sales for deep discounts on big-ticket items, getting a head start on holiday gifts, or simply snagging deals for themselves!
What started in the US has now spread globally, with online deals making it accessible to millions more, without even leaving home.
So, whether you’re braving the crowds or clicking away online, Black Friday is a cultural phenomenon that signals the festive season has truly begun!