Understanding Black Friday

What is the relationship between Black Friday and Thanksgiving?

• Black Friday is a public holiday celebrated on Thanksgiving.

• Black Friday occurs on the Friday before Thanksgiving.

• Black Friday is a term used for Thanksgiving parades.

• Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is related to shopping.

Where did the term 'Black Friday' originate and what did it initially describe?

• New York, describing holiday decorations.

• Philadelphia, describing post-Thanksgiving traffic.

• Los Angeles, describing Christmas sales.

• Chicago, describing Thanksgiving parades.

How did the meaning of 'Black Friday' evolve over time?

• It became associated with holiday decorations.

• It was used to denote a public holiday.

• It started to signify a time when retailers make profits.

• It began to describe Thanksgiving parades.

Which decade saw a rise in the popularity of Black Friday sales?

• 1960s

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

What is Cyber Monday?

• A day for in-store shopping after Black Friday.

• An online shopping event following Black Friday.

• A day for returning Black Friday purchases.

• A public holiday for online retailers.