Black Friday was not spawned from great deals or mega discounts. In fact, if one were to glance at the history of the now famous day of sales that gets everyone and their granny excited, one would be quite surprised. In addition to its chaotic history, Black Friday as it now stands is still a chaotic time for those who choose to become part of the masses gunning for those deals, those items and that last flat screen TV.

Black Friday takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, which itself is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. Although the day after Thanksgiving has generally ushered in America’s Christmas shopping season, the term, ‘Black Friday’ has only gained traction in recent times.  [Read more…]