So do you know what Black Friday is? If not, let's discover the truth behind the name "Black Friday" and what to expect on this occasion.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday, is an unofficial name for the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving, so Black Friday falls between November 23-29 and is considered the opening date for the US Christmas shopping season since 1952.
There are many different explanations for the origin of Black Friday, however, the most popular explanation is that this special day originates from the traffic congestion that occurs on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Thanks to 1965 in Philadelphia, when hundreds of thousands of Americans crowded the streets and sidewalks of shopping in preparation for the upcoming Christmas, and traditionally considered the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Others believe that the name Black Friday originated in the 1950s in the American city of Philadelphia, the local police used the term to describe the Friday after Thanksgiving because it is a The day was "particularly difficult" for them, given the skyrocketing volume of shoppers pouring into the city from the suburbs.
Black Friday is a big shopping day with many deep discount campaigns, many attractive deals. On this day, brands will launch their most shocking discounts to encourage customers to shop.
In English, the term "In The Black" refers to the state of a profitable business. Contrast with "In The Black" is "In The Red" which indicates the state of business loss, business failure. In the past, to make it easier to distinguish and keep track of books, accountants often recorded profits in black ink and losses in red ink.
Therefore, Black Friday is not only an opportunity for consumers to shop for their favorite products at good prices, but also an opportunity for businesses to promote shopping demand and increase sales. Since then, people have named the biggest shopping day of the year as Black Friday, implying that this is a profitable day for businesses.
Why does Black Friday have such a strong appeal?
In Western countries, especially the United States, Black Friday is often very exciting. On this day, most major retailers are open from around 4 am or earlier, with tens of thousands of items at huge discounts that can be up to 30-40%, or even larger for with common items such as electronics, refrigeration, home appliances, furniture, and fashion.
Many business owners even allow employees to take time off work as a holiday to go shopping. If you are present at commercial centers, supermarkets, and retail stores, you will witness the scene of hundreds of people jostling and rushing into each other to grab strong discounts.
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