What is the Black Friday Sale?
The Black Friday Sale, in the American culture, is the Friday after Thanksgiving, which marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season where shoppers head to stores and online shops seeking the best deals and discounts on holiday gifts.
Black Friday has traditionally been the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States.
Retailers often open early, even at midnight or on Thanksgiving Day, to offer incredible deals and draw large crowds.
When is Black Friday 2023?
This year, Black Friday falls on November 24, signifying the start of the Christmas shopping season. While traditionally observed in the US, the UK, and Europe, Black Friday has now expanded its presence to markets like India.
In India, major e-commerce platforms are featuring Black Friday sales with notable discounts and incentives from top brands such as Adidas, H&M, Puma, Nyka, Amazon, Myntra and many more.
Where does the name Black Friday come from?
Many believe that the name Black Friday came up because retailers transitioned from losses to profits, offering significant discounts. The idea was that these deals would generate big profits, recorded in black, as opposed to losses in red. However, this is not accurate.
The Philadelphia Police are credited with naming Black Friday, not related to shopping but to describe the chaos on the day after Thanksgiving in the 1950s. This term emerged as out-of-town visitors flocked to the city for a football game, causing challenges for the authorities.
