If you live in the U.S. or have lived in the U.S. at some point in your life, you are probably familiar with the term Black Friday. Black Friday is a big day for many American consumers and the consumer industry. However, do you know how this famous day after the Thanksgiving holiday came into existence?
This week let's continue the discussion on U.S. culture and holidays and talk about the history of Black Friday and why people go bananas for all of these great store deals.
Take a look at the video Where Did Black Friday Come From. It will explain the origins of Black Friday. Once you finish, leave a comment below or on the Facebook Page answering this week's discussion question:
What are you going to do this Thanksgiving and Black Friday?
In addition, check out the link for all the sales for 2017 Black Friday. Just in case you decide to do a little shopping in store or online. Enjoy!