The day after Thanksgiving in the US is called Black Friday. This Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. It is highly anticipated, as it marks the start of major sales in most shops.
Where does the expression "Black Friday" come from?
This national institution was launched in the 1970s. There are two distinct explanations for the origin of the name of this fourth Friday in November.
- The first refers to accounting records. In those days, accounting was done by hand. Deficit entries were written in red, and profit entries in black. Throughout the year, the accounts were in deficit, except on the day after Thanksgiving. On that day, they were positive again.
- The second is attributed to the Philadelphia police. The streets of the city were filled with people and cars on that Friday. It was a human tide. You could say that the streets were crowded, hence the colour "black" in the expression.
A unique day of incredible sales
Americans are rushing to the shops from dawn until late at night. Why such a rush? Because the discounts are sometimes up to 85% off on items. In addition, these monster sales are sometimes only valid on that day.
The aim of this operation is to boost consumption at a time of year when the economy is a little sluggish. Consumers take advantage of good deals and substantial promotions. This regularly leads to riots.
This day is an integral part of contemporary American culture. It is an event to be discovered during a language trip or a holiday camp.
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While the date of Black Friday is set for 26 November this year, Amazon is opening well in advance. Amazon's selection already includes discounts of up to 40% off. And the good deals are set to increase as we can expect, after Early Black Friday 2021, a "Black Friday Week" as every year from Monday 22 November.
What are the dates for Black Friday at Amazon?
In 2021, Black Friday should start at the latest on Monday 22 November, the Monday before the real Black Friday, as Amazon usually launches its "Black Friday Week". We can then expect the first promotions followed by a rise in value throughout the week and then a wave of monster discounts during the "real" Black Friday, on Friday 26 November. We can expect a peak in promotions on Black Friday, and an end to offers on the following Monday, which generally corresponds to Cyber Monday, a final day of deals and other discounted prices. In 2021, Cyber Monday should therefore take place on Monday 29 November and mark the end of this great week of discounts.
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