Black Friday—once simply known as "the day after Thanksgiving"—has become a quasi-holiday in the United States, one marked by consumer discounts, ceaseless shopping, and occasional violence. “Black ...

The post's version of the history of Black Friday was an accurate — if simplified — summary of the major developments in the meaning of the term. Below, we'll walk you through the evidence for how the ...

The biggest retail sale of the year—known as Black Friday—has been a Thanksgiving staple for decades. Although, the term “Black Friday” did not always refer to post-Thanksgiving deal shopping. It ...

How the Army-Navy game played in Philadelphia became globally recognized with the start of the holiday (shopping) season. For a variety of reasons, Black Friday just doesn’t hit the same. “That’s easy ...

The moment after the Great Depression when businesses turned a profit. A nod to the excess of ink used to print holiday ads. A reference to stores opening before sunrise. The term the Philadelphia ...

The most anticipated shopping event of the year – Black Friday – is quickly approaching. This colossal shopping weekend traditionally marks the official start of holiday gift shopping, but when is it?