3 Fun Facts About Black Friday

Whether you plan to brave the crowds or shop from the comfort of your home, here are three fun facts about Black Friday that you probably didn’t know.

Planning on braving the lines this Black Friday? Here are three facts about this auspicious day that you probably didn’t know…

The term “Black Friday” refers to retailers reaching profitability, known as being “in the black,” as opposed to being unprofitable; “in the red.”
The days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday capture 20% of all holiday online shopping.
Black Friday is actually not the busiest shopping day of the year. That honor belongs to the Saturday before Christmas.

Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, one thing is certain… you better get started because Christmas is right around the corner!

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