History of Black Friday

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Oct 8, 2021 (written 2005)

While most people will have heard of Black Friday most will not know its actual origins or when the term was first used. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving – the day that many will commonly associate with the first day of the holiday season.

On Black Friday most retail outlets will open their doors incredibly early - some as early as 4am. In addition to this there will also provide their customers with massive discounts on products. With this in mind it is clear to see why so many shoppers will go out of their way to buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.

When Did Black Friday Begin?

Black Friday is not actually very old and many people might believe, in fact it was thought that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s. It was a day when retailers decided to mark the start of the holiday season by offering discounts to their customers. In the history of holiday shopping many stores invest in a lot of promotional dollars in order to draw customers through their doors on this day. This was a large success and resulted in the name Black Friday as most stores, thanks to their sales, were in the black in financial terms.

However it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today there are countless advertisers that are in circulation around the USA stating their sales that about to begin. It is always an idea to keep your eyes open for these in the run up to Black Friday as you can really get some amazing discounts.

A Few Interesting Facts About Black Friday

Black Friday is an important part of the modern-day history of Christmas and one that is often overlooked. Here are some more interesting facts about this time of year, which you may not be aware of.

Even though Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA will go out and buy gifts Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop.

Thanks to the internet it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you are not in the mood for getting up to get to the stores by 4.00am this is the perfect way to still get reduced priced items.

As with any kind of holiday season there are various myths that surround Black Friday. It is always an idea to know what these are so that you can separate fact from fiction when you are making your purchases.