Black Friday

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The Ultimate Sale Day. Black Friday happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States and is the busiest shopping day of the whole year. Stores put items on sale at huge discounts to get people excited about holiday shopping.

Doors Open Early. Some stores open at midnight or even on Thanksgiving evening just to get customers in the door. Others wait until traditional morning hours, but many stores keep their sales going all weekend long or even for a whole week.

Christmas Season Kickoff. Black Friday marks the official beginning of the Christmas shopping rush in the United States. It's when families start hunting for holiday gifts and stores prepare for their busiest time of year.

Big Promotions Everywhere. Stores advertise their Black Friday deals heavily with commercials, store flyers, and online ads to attract shoppers. The discounts are so deep that huge numbers of people head out to shop on this one special day.

Getting Great Bargains. The word 'Black Friday' comes from the idea that stores' accounts turn from red (losing money) to black (making money) because of all the sales. Shoppers try to find the best deals before items run out.